Correction: I was wrong, the mesh elements doesn't seem to matter.
I tried performing on my main model and simpler model using C3D4.
The simpler model on the right has more colors.
Some update:
I tried performing this using another simpler model.
It looks like I can do it with 2 interactions: general contact + surface to surface
Mesh element: C3D10M
However, when I tried using the same inputs with this model, I'm getting Distorted tetrahedral elements.
I'm not quite sure what do you mean by that.
Since I removed all the BCs of the moving part, I have to use coupling and concentrated force to move the part.
I created another coupling that couples all nodes of the part to RP-2.
I created concentrated force at RP-2 (I guess this is what you...
Ok, I misunderstood you earlier. I've added pressure load acting on the surface that is opposite direction of BC displacement.
I just randomly set pressure load as 10N.
I ran the job, is my results normal? I still don't see much colours being generated.
I removed all BCs for the moving part. coupled all nodes of moving part to a concentrated force.
I tried it and there's some stress generated but mostly all dark blue.
For some reason the moving part is slanted, I've tried follow and unfollow nodal direction both have the same results.
Did I do...
Sorry, I am rather new to ABAQUS.
When I try to change the BC of the moving part, I keep getting problems. If I only select the cube that is the non-contacting part, only that part moves while the non-selected parts doesn't.
I've changed the BC of non-moving part to only apply at the base...
Hello, I am a first time abaqus user.
I have two identical parts assembled as shown.
I'm trying to simulate the friction as they are both removed.
These are what I've been using but I'm not sure if they are correct.
Step: dynamic explicit
Interaction: general contact + penalty friction coeff...