Overview of Contacts in LS-DYNA®
Instructor
- Suri Bala
Overview of Contacts in LS-DYNA®
Prerequisites
- Students should have basic knowledge of LS-DYNA.
Syllabus
This class provides a comprehensive overview of various contact types available in LS-DYNA with guidelines to choose the appropriate contact and its parameters. LS-DYNA has several contact types and a number of options available to the user. This class aims to provide a systematic approach in understanding the different contact types available. Several examples will be covered as part of the class to illustrate important concepts and to aid in selecting the correct contact parameters and options.
Content
- Introduction
- Overview of Contact Types
- Contact Thickness
- Contact Stiffness
- Tied & Tie-break Contact
- Eroding Contact
- Segment Based Contact
- General Guidelines & Quality Assurance