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Symmetry on discontinuous surface

Symmetry on discontinuous surface

Symmetry on discontinuous surface

(OP)
Can I define in some way symmetry on discontinuous surface?
Here is the figure:


I want to define Y-symmetry, but it should reflect all assembly. So, can I define continuous symmetry on discontinuous surface? I want to have red color (symmetry) on the entire length.

RE: Symmetry on discontinuous surface

If you define symmetry on the red lines you will have the appropriate constraints. I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Rob Stupplebeen
OptimalDevice.com
My Personal WP

RE: Symmetry on discontinuous surface

(OP)
rstupplebeen,
I defined symmetry on red lines, but the result is:


It can be seen, that the material between red lines has squeezed out. The symmetry condition does not affect that material.

RE: Symmetry on discontinuous surface

With very large deformation like you have you will need to create a rigid plane. With contact defined you can more accurately simulate this.

Use of a rigid plane is a little unintuitive. The way I have described this is to have someone poke their 2 thumbs together and hold them for a bit. When you separate they should have roughly flattened thumb tips.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Rob Stupplebeen
OptimalDevice.com
My Personal WP

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