Creating gap elements in ABAQUS 6.5
Creating gap elements in ABAQUS 6.5
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I am working on a structure with rectanuglar tube sections (3 dimensional solid parts). these are held together with splines. I have to create gap elements between the tubes to allow for seperation but not penetration.
Could some tell me how to create gap elements using CAE. Also, the initial gap is zero. Some tubes are in line but others are perpendicular to each other.
Thank you in advance....
Could some tell me how to create gap elements using CAE. Also, the initial gap is zero. Some tubes are in line but others are perpendicular to each other.
Thank you in advance....





RE: Creating gap elements in ABAQUS 6.5
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RE: Creating gap elements in ABAQUS 6.5
I have been reading and it looks like CAE doesnt support this. But, I think it can be set up in the input deck. I looked up the user's manual and there is a section for gap/contact elements. it would help me if someone can tell me input file syntax
Thanks.....
RE: Creating gap elements in ABAQUS 6.5