contact problems are very resource demanding and difficult to simulate. Probably more demanding than non-linear material analysis. Are there any tips to reduce the analysis time by using different solvers or techniques within Ansys environment. will appreciate.
Naeem
I have two plates in contact with each other. Top one is steel and the bottom one is concrete. Both the plates have been meshed with 8node solid45 elements. Between these plates, there is a pair of Target 170 and Contact 173 elements. When I try to solve the problem following message pops up...
