NLGEOM clearance assignment in Optistruct

Altair Forum User

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 .

 

Altair Forum User

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