Mech Nonlin Connections
Mech Nonlin Connections
14. 5 Release
ANSYS Mechanical
Advanced Contact & Fasteners
1 © 2013 ANSYS, Inc. March 14, 2013
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Overview
4. Bolt Pretension
A. Contact review
Workshop 4A
B. Auto Detect Options
C. Using the Contact Tool 5. Gaskets
D. Joint Review A. Background on Gasket Behavior
E. Springs and Beams B. Gasket Bodies
F. Spot Welds C. Mesh Controls
G. Connection Worksheet D. Material Properties
H. Workshop 1A E. Gasket Results
F. Workshop 5A
2. Interface Treatments
A. Rigid Body Motion
B. Contact Surface Offset
C. Workshop 2A – Interference Fit
D. Contact Stabilization Damping
E. Workshop 2B –Contact Stabilization
F. MPC Interface Options
G. Time Step Controls
H. Friction
I. Workshop 2C –Friction