FEA sheetmetal simulation treats mated parts as welded

[bzChris]

The topic pretty much says it all. I am using SW 2009 to perform FEA on a sheet metal assembly. The two mated pieces are attached using a number of rivets, however SW treats them as being welded, which of course yields an incorrect result. Does anyone have a fix or workaround for this?

Thanks!

-Chris

 

[EngAddict]

delete the global bonded contact or add a free contact between the faces.