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Finite rotation of tube-in-tube contact elements

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karlli

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Feb 9, 2015
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Hi,
I am modeling a tube-in-tube contact situation using beam elements, ITT elements and a slide line, similar to what is done in this document:
Unfortunately, this combination of elements does not seem to permit finite rotations of the slide line, as all simulations break down after about 45° of rotation. A small example (based on the Abaqus verification example of ITT21) is attached. Could anyone share any experience with this or confirm that the formulation cannot handle rotations?

BR,
Karl

 
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