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Changing the *SLIDE LINE smoothing parameter after step

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Dnov

Chemical
Oct 13, 2011
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Hello Everyone,

I have a model comprised of CAXA4R2 elements and ISL21A contact elements. When defining the *Slide Line, I specify a smoothing parameter of 0.3, however I would like to decrease this smoothing parameter upon completion of the first step.

I considered using the *MODEL CHANGE keyword, but it seems that can only be used to replace elements.(slide line is defined as nodes)

1st step: resolve overclosures
2nd step: apply bending moment

Any help is greatly appreciated,

Dnov
 
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