Variables definition in Abaqus

Submitted by Laurianne on Mon, 07/04/2011 - 07:20

Hi,

I am working on a 3D contact problem where a spherical part is pressed against another spherical surface. I was wondering what variables may be interesting to study for this problem. I decided to look at the contact area CAREA, the contact pressure CPRESS and the stress S but I am not able to find how Abaqus defines and calculates these variables, does anyone know?

Thanks

Twebb83

Modeling Contact Overview

Hi Laurianne, If you have not already, I suggest creating an account to acess the free SIMULIA Learning Community at: https://swym.3ds.com/#community:73

I notice there is a Modeling Contact Overview video posted and you can post your quesion using the i-question feature.

Hope the online learning community is helpful to you.

Tim

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