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==Description== <!--T:2-->
==Description== <!--T:2-->
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Creates a FEM constraint for contact between 2 surfaces.
Creates a FEM constraint for contact between 2 surfaces.


==How to use== <!--T:3-->
==Usage== <!--T:3-->


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#Click on [[Image:FEM ConstraintContact.png|32px]] or choose {{KEY|Model}} → '''Mechanical Constraints''' → {{KEY|[[Image:FEM ConstraintContact.png|32px]] Constraint contact}} from the top menu.
#Click on [[Image:FEM ConstraintContact.png|32px]] or choose {{KEY|Model}} → '''Mechanical Constraints''' → {{KEY|[[Image:FEM ConstraintContact.png|32px]] Constraint contact}} from the FEM dropdown menu.
#Select the master face.
#Select the master face.
#Select the slave face.
#Select the slave face.
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#The contact constraint can only be applied to two faces.
# The contact constraint can only be applied to two faces.
# Development for multiple contact at once: https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=15699&start=130#p303275


==Notes== <!--T:5-->
==Notes== <!--T:5-->
=== Tips for modeling ===
* from https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&p=340874#p340494
* Better use linear elements otherwise calculations are very time consuming
* master/slave assignment:
** The larger of the two surfaces should act as the master surface.
** If the surfaces are of comparable size, the surface on the stiffer body should act as the master surface.
** If the surfaces are of comparable size and stiffness, the surface with the coarser mesh should act as the master surface.


=== CalculiX === <!--T:9-->
=== CalculiX === <!--T:9-->
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** https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=15699 (initial contact topic)
** https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=15699 (initial contact topic)


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* A very detailed CalculiX contact example:
** http://dip28p.web.fc2.com/calculix/netgen2calculix/index.html
* A very detailed CalculiX contact example. ([http://dip28p.web.fc2.com/calculix/netgen2calculix/index.html link])

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* A very cool example found in the FreeCAD German subforum. ([https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=39663&start=10#p337254 link])

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Revision as of 22:15, 22 February 2020

FEM ConstraintContact

Menu location
Model → Mechanical Constraints → Constraint contact
Workbenches
FEM
Default shortcut
None
Introduced in version
-
See also
FEM tutorial

Description

Creates a FEM constraint for contact between 2 surfaces.

Usage

  1. Click on or choose ModelMechanical Constraints Constraint contact from the FEM dropdown menu.
  2. Select the master face.
  3. Select the slave face.
  4. Enter a contact stiffness.
  5. Enter a friction coefficient.

Limitations

  1. The contact constraint can only be applied to two faces.
  2. Development for multiple contact at once: https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=15699&start=130#p303275

Notes

Tips for modeling

  • from https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&p=340874#p340494
  • Better use linear elements otherwise calculations are very time consuming
  • master/slave assignment:
    • The larger of the two surfaces should act as the master surface.
    • If the surfaces are of comparable size, the surface on the stiffer body should act as the master surface.
    • If the surfaces are of comparable size and stiffness, the surface with the coarser mesh should act as the master surface.

CalculiX

  • A very detailed CalculiX contact example. (link)
  • A very cool example found in the FreeCAD German subforum. (link)