NLGEOM clearance assignment in Optistruct

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

Hello all,

 

I am working on non linear geometry problem. I am creating the contact between parts. Parts having the thickness penetration because i will change the thickness frequently. For that i need to assign the clearance parameter for the contact. Please help .

 

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  • Altair Forum User
    Altair Forum User
    Altair Employee
    edited August 2017

    Hi Arun,

     

    Please create a property collector with a card image of PCONT and then you can define the Clearance value in PCONT card.

     

    You may need to refer this collector on the CONTACT card under PID field

     

    Thanks

    Vikas

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