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Specifying Forces Between two structurally unconnected blocks

Specifying Forces Between two structurally unconnected blocks

Specifying Forces Between two structurally unconnected blocks

(OP)
Hello,
I need to specify forces between the interacting faces of two bodies as shown below:

It is a model similar to Electromagnetic Lock with the two blocks pulled together with a force equivalent of 200N.
  • I tried using connector elements(Link and Join) but I can't specify the forces because these connector elements don't have any CORM available.I couldn't use other connector elements as I don't want to constrain the rotational freedom.
  • Also since the parts are not structurally connected, I can't use pretension to load the assembly.
  • I don't have the magnetic material properties with me so can't go through that method also.
Can someone please explain how can I specify the clamping force between the interacting face in Abaqus to model the above assembly?

RE: Specifying Forces Between two structurally unconnected blocks

What about connectors of type Axial or Cartesian?

RE: Specifying Forces Between two structurally unconnected blocks

(OP)
@Mustaine3 Thanks for the help.
I updated the connector as axial type and it worked.

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