Connectors

Altair Forum User
Altair Forum User
Altair Employee
edited October 2020 in Community Q&A

Sir,

 

      If I make use (I havn't) of a bolt connector, is it deformable? I mean what about its material properties?

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  • Altair Forum User
    Altair Forum User
    Altair Employee
    edited July 2015

    Hi Soumitra,

     

    depends on what type of bolt you are using.

     

     

    If you are using a rigid bolt (RBE2) is not deformable. Using beam/bar type of bolt is deformable.