Contacts in Simlab

Sivaprakash_V
Sivaprakash_V Altair Community Member
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Hi Good Afternoon,

I want to perform the stress analysis for the below mentioned Handle Model.

The Handle contains two parts, Top and Bottom. these are connected using Screws
( shown image) . Apart from screw joint, the two parts are mated each others.

Full Model ( Top cover is in transparent view)

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Top View ( For Screw Visuals)

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Here How to give the contacts between two parts 1) screws 2) Mated surfaces.
How to assign the boundary condition for the analysis, when we apply the load ( as shown in image.
I am new To Sim lab as well as structural Analysis. So I request you help me on this ?

Thanks & Regards,
Sivaprakash V.

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  • Adriano_Koga
    Adriano_Koga
    Altair Employee
    Answer ✓

    Depending on what you need, and your loadings, you could just create tie contacts for the bolts, or just use rigids+Beam for these bolts, and NL contacts (friction) for the mating parts.

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  • Adriano_Koga
    Adriano_Koga
    Altair Employee
    Answer ✓

    Depending on what you need, and your loadings, you could just create tie contacts for the bolts, or just use rigids+Beam for these bolts, and NL contacts (friction) for the mating parts.

  • Sivaprakash_V
    Sivaprakash_V Altair Community Member

    Thanks for the Answer.

    I am new to Simlab and not aware about the contacts. Can you share how to give the NL contact in simlab?

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