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  1. ImperialStudent

    Hertz contact between 2 spheres in Abaqus

    Hi IceBreakerSours and thank you. 1. Yes, I had a look at the COPEN output. 2. Already done. That's what I meant by "I tried to use the contact controls stabilize option".
  2. ImperialStudent

    Hertz contact between 2 spheres in Abaqus

    Thanks for your suggestions. @ corus I m afraid that between having both spheres initially in contact and applying a displacement to put them in contact, it does not change anything. @ rstupplebeen 1. Check 2. Done 3. I m afraid I did not understand. What should I use instead of a ramp? 4...
  3. ImperialStudent

    Hertz contact between 2 spheres in Abaqus

    Hi everyone, I'm trying to solve a Hertz contact problem between two spheres. My model is axisymmetric and comprising 2 elastic semi-spheres that are initially in contact (on single point at the top of the spheres). I use a surface-to-surface contact with a "Hard contact" normal behavior and...

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