Transfering angular Degree of Freedom between parts in ABAQUS

[cd5486]

In the below diagram

Assume that there are two parts, red part and yellow part.

Red part and yellow part are only allowed to rotate around the center of the black circle. These parts are not connected. If I move the yellow part by angle alpha, I want the red part also to move by angle alpha. The connection has to be made as shown in dotted black lines.

I am confused as to how to solve this problem in ABAQUS 2019 Explicit, using connectors, or any other thing. I would be grateful if anyone can give me any solution

Thanks in advance!!!!

 

[FEA way]

There are several ways but MPC would likely be the best choice. You could choose the BEAM type MPC for instance.

 

[cd5486]

Would the MPC beam rotate at the point where they are joined ? I was thinking more like a slot connector. Would that work ?

 

[FEA way]

The MPC beam would work like a rigid link that you can attach between the points of both parts (along the dotted lines if you want it to be done this way). Connectors will definitely work as well since they are extremely versatile.