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5. Stabilization
A. Background
B. Nonlinear Stabilization
C. Controlling Stabilization Force
D. Stabilization Input
E. Reviewing Results
F. Workshops 5A
6. Nonlinear Diagnostics
A. Solution Information
B. Monitoring the Solution
C. Newton-Raphson Residuals
D. Example Cases
E. Tips on Solving the Model
F. Workshop 6A
Introduction
1. Nonlinear Overview
A. What is nonlinear behavior?
B. Types of nonlinearities
C. Nonlinear Solutions using linear solvers
D. General Nonlinear Issues
2. General Nonlinear Procedures
A. Building a Nonlinear Model
B. Analysis Settings
C. Reviewing Nonlinear Results
Workshops 2A & 2B
3. Introduction to Contact
A. Definitions
B. Formulations
C. Stiffness and Penetration
D. Workshop 3A
E. Pinball
F. Symmetric vs Asymmetric
G. Contact Results
H. Workshop 3B
4. Metal Plasticity
A. Overview
B. Yield Criteria
C. Hardening Rules
D. Material Data Input
E. Workshops 4A
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