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  1. Max1991

    Bolt load problems

    Hi! I still have some interrogations regarding this problem. I tried to apply a bolt preload in a case where the hole diameter is bigger than the diameter of the screw. The program doesn't converge and exits with an error. I have read that I should apply some temporary boundary conditions...
  2. Max1991

    Bolt load problems

    Thanks again for the answer! Yes I'm using solid elements and the elastic material properties only.
  3. Max1991

    Bolt load problems

    Hi Stefcon! Thanks for the answer! I tried with a finer mesh but still gets very high stress. Surface smoothing is already on as well. In order to determine the force applied to the bolt when adjusting the length, I thought about verifying the reaction forces (RF) at the pre-tension node...
  4. Max1991

    Bolt load problems

    Hi! I'm quite new to Abaqus. I'm trying to model a bolted assembly made of two rectangular flanges and the bolt itself (I merged the screw and the nut in a single part). I joined a pic of the assembly. I defined surface to surface contact between the head of the screw/the nut and the flanges...
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