Overcoming Nonlinear Contact Limitations: Exploring GAP Elements in Simcenter Femap On-Demand

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Join us for a practical session led by Saratech Femap Technical Specialist, James Kubli, P.E., where he’ll explore how GAP elements can be used to overcome the lack of contact simulation available in SOL106 and SOL129. This session is perfect for users of all experience levels, especially those new to nonlinear analysis and without access to the multistep solvers (401/402).

What You’ll Learn:

• Why contact isn’t available in the basic nonlinear solvers.
• How GAP elements act as nonlinear springs for contact simulation.
• Setting up both coincident and separated contact interfaces using GAP elements.
• Understanding the GAP property options and their functionalities.
• Discussing the limitations of using GAP elements for contact simulation.
• Live demonstrations of setting up contact simulations with both coincident and separated geometries.
• Practical tips for handling convergence issues in nonlinear setups.

Who Should Attend:

• Simcenter Femap users
• All experience levels welcome
• Simcenter Femap users with no prior nonlinear experience

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