A list of nodes in contact

[Miyan]

Hi everybody, i did a simulation between a rigid body (tool) and a deformable plate, and i would like to know, how can i have a file with all nodes of the plate who are in contact with a rigid tool ?

Thank you very very much ......

 

[burningDiesel]

you can ask for CFORCE output, and do a boolean operation to see where CFORCE != 0.
Either export the output to a file and use the scripting language of your choice, or use the python interface with abaqus.

 

[DanStro]

Couldn't you also look at either the CPRESS (!=0 means they are in contact) or look at the contact status (CSTATUS output variable I think). If there are a lot of nodes then you probably will want to write a python script to check these and record the nodes.

Han primo incensus

 

[Miyan]

thx guys, i just find CSTATUS output.... i'm trying with it, thanks

 

[burningDiesel]

Sure, looking at CPRESS or CSTATUS is equivalent.