Simulate a embeddment test
Simulate a embeddment test
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Hi guys
I need to simulate a embeddment test. I have made a model in Abaqus. But I don't know how to define the contact between the coach screws and the wood, the contact between the coach screws and the loading head. Any ideaa? your suggestions are weclome and much appreciated. (^3^)


I need to simulate a embeddment test. I have made a model in Abaqus. But I don't know how to define the contact between the coach screws and the wood, the contact between the coach screws and the loading head. Any ideaa? your suggestions are weclome and much appreciated. (^3^)







RE: Simulate a embeddment test
RE: Simulate a embeddment test
I guess I would make (if you just need it to run) an interaction property, "hard" contact, µ=0.1 (?). Then apply a general contact. Beware of initial over-closures since general contact may adjust them. Also make sure you get contact in areas you intend to or expect contact.
Are you asking how to define the contact in CAE or how to most accurately model the contact?
/Good luck :)
RE: Simulate a embeddment test
'Pretty pictures' are very easy to generate in computational mechanics (FEM, for instance); it takes a lot of effort to 'see' beyond them.
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RE: Simulate a embeddment test
Thank you for your suggestion. I will have a try and see what it goes.
RE: Simulate a embeddment test
Yes, I just start to learn FEM. I have been studying the abaqus user manual for 4 days. i takes time, I know. Thanks.
RE: Simulate a embeddment test
When it comes to results, focus your attention on understanding various energies and history output variables in the examples that you will come across in the documentation. Viewing the 'pretty pictures', be sure you understand how the values are actually displayed during post-processing (averaging, interpolation, etc.)
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