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Creating gap elements in ABAQUS 6.5
Thanks corus, I have been reading and it looks like CAE doesnt support this. But, I think it can be set up in the input deck. I looked up the user's manual and there is a section for gap/contact elements. it would help me if someone can tell me input file syntax Thanks.....- ganu
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Creating gap elements in ABAQUS 6.5
I am working on a structure with rectanuglar tube sections (3 dimensional solid parts). these are held together with splines. I have to create gap elements between the tubes to allow for seperation but not penetration. Could some tell me how to create gap elements using CAE. Also, the initial...- ganu
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- Forum: DASSAULT: ABAQUS FEA Solver
