contact generation

[mj345]

Dear All,
Thanks for your time and help.
I am analyzing two parts and they are at a distance/gap and they will come into contact once load being applied.
How can I use contact elements in this scenario?
Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

 

[FEA way]

Contact can be defined for surfaces that are not touching at the beginning of the analysis. You just have to make sure there are no rigid body motions if it’s a static analysis.

 

[mj345]

Thank you and I will keep you posted the update.