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Demonstrate the importance of choosing an appropriate contact stiffness value Goal Perform a sensitivity study by varying the contact stiffness factor (+FKN) and comparing the contact pressure results Model Description Interference fit beams Fixed between two walls
0.050 inches interference fit
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Note: This file consists of APDL input which will automatically erase the current database from previous session, change the jobname to W07A-BNL. It will then generate the geometry, including the contact pair, define the materials and apply boundary conditions to begin the current exercise.
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NOTE: The TRANSLUCENCY feature can be used to see through various parts of your model. In this instance, by making the solid elements transparent, we are able to view the hidden contact elements.
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on the top bar of the dialogue box and selecting Close OR enter the following commands: /PREP7 R, 3, , , 0.1
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Only about a 2% increase in contact pressure between FKN = 1 and FKN =10. Approximately 20% increase in contact pressure between FKN = 0.1 and FKN =1.