Hi,
I don't have any experience using pre-loaded fasteners but wonder if you are controlling your mesh size in the mesh mating area? I typically use the 1-D connection or bolted connection after creating separate but "united" geometry for my washer(s)mating to my parts. Using mesh control in...
After applying the appropriate meshes, constraints, and load value (regions)to a simple assembly, when I tried to solve I noticed that the "force(1)" shows as inactive. Consequently, I receive the error "No Solution Steps Defined". I've tried to edit the load input, recreate it, and a myriad of...