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A list of nodes in contact

A list of nodes in contact

A list of nodes in contact

(OP)
Hi everybody, i did a simulation between a rigid body (tool) and a deformable plate, and i would like to know, how can i have a file with all nodes of the plate who are in contact with a rigid tool ?

Thank you very very much ......

RE: A list of nodes in contact

you can ask for CFORCE output, and do a boolean operation to see where CFORCE != 0.
Either export the output to a file and use the scripting language of your choice, or use the python interface with abaqus.

RE: A list of nodes in contact

Couldn't you also look at either the CPRESS (!=0 means they are in contact) or look at the contact status (CSTATUS output variable I think). If there are a lot of nodes then you probably will want to write a python script to check these and record the nodes.

Han primo incensus

RE: A list of nodes in contact

(OP)
thx guys, i just find CSTATUS output.... i'm trying with it, thanks

RE: A list of nodes in contact

Sure, looking at CPRESS or CSTATUS is equivalent.

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