Interaction Contact Convergence Issues
Interaction Contact Convergence Issues
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I have attached a .cae with the model I have been trying to run. It is a fully coupled thermal mechanical analysis of two aluminum plates that are weld about their edges. There is a uniform temperature gradient across the thickness of both plates. The central area of the plates has an interaction applied to it which is mainly described by the hard contact condition.
I am having a great deal of trouble making the model converge. I know it is related to the interaction between the two plates since when it is off it will easily converge. If someone could take a look at this it would be much appreciated.
Thanks
I am having a great deal of trouble making the model converge. I know it is related to the interaction between the two plates since when it is off it will easily converge. If someone could take a look at this it would be much appreciated.
Thanks





RE: Interaction Contact Convergence Issues
RE: Interaction Contact Convergence Issues
Tata
RE: Interaction Contact Convergence Issues
RE: Interaction Contact Convergence Issues
I am using a 3D model and non-symmetry because this model will be used for a show and tell for the higher ups and they tend to like pretty 3D models.
The 3D model also shows the stretching in the X and Y direction of the material as it expands.
Thanks for the help
RE: Interaction Contact Convergence Issues
As far as generating pretty pictures are concerned, 2D models can be extruded and 3D models can be mirrored/copied to generate full 3D models during post processing.