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Hi,
this is confidential model . so i can not share.
please find attached .output file.
There is friction coefficient between sheet metal and concrete.
please share possibility of error.
Thanks
Looking at the .out file it is not obvious what the issue is. It is difficult, if not impossible to debug without the model. Perhaps you can share it with Altair support team through secure dropbox or Altair Connect.
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My best guess is first try to run without friction. Then activate the nonlinear expert system to aid in the convergence of small displacement nonlinear problems with analysis>control cards>param>expernl>yes or CNTSTB. Description from Optistruct Help:
YES
Activates a nonlinear 'expert system' that aids in the convergence of small displacement nonlinear problems (NLSTAT). This version is designed to facilitate obtaining converged, high accuracy solutions without much concern for computational time. The system monitors the convergence of nonlinear processes and, if needed, implements measures designed to improve convergence for poorly converging cases. These measures include: performing additional iterations, under-relaxation, automatic adjustment of the load increment, as well as backing off to the last convergent solution and retrying. This may lead to a large number of nonlinear iterations for poorly converging problems.
CNTSTB
Additionally introduces temporary stabilization on contact interfaces (CONTACT or GAP(G) elements) that may improve nonlinear convergence, especially in cases where individual parts lack full support and are supported only by contact. The stabilization is applied only during incremental loading and is not present in the final solution for the respective nonlinear subcase. (Refer to the CNTSTB Bulk Data Entry for default and priority information).
Hi,
of course it is possible. Can you share the model for debugging purposes?