Previewing contact and glue element locations (Simcenter Samcef)

When you solve a model that contains either contact or glue conditions, Simcenter Samcef internally creates contact or glue elements using the contact or glue regions and contact or glue conditions that you define. Although these contact or glue elements may become inactive as Samcef iterates, it can be helpful to understand where those elements are created.

You can use the Ancillary Display of the different contact or glue Simulation Objects of Samcef to preview those elements.

The example below shows a contact between two surfaces of a forming stamp:

The default Simulation Object contact display shows basic information about the contact:

By using the Ancillary Display preview, you can display the contact elements that Samcef takes into account in the solve process:

In the Ancillary Display Options group, you can customize the display. You can find the Ancillary Display in all the Simcenter Samcef contact and gluing Simulation Objects.

Note:

The Ancillary Display does not replace the Simulation Object basic display; it superimposes it. If you want to display only the Ancillary Display view, deselect the corresponding Simulation Object in the Simulation Navigator.

Where do I find it?

Application	Pre/Post
Prerequisite	Simulation file as the work part and displayed partSimcenter Nastran as the specified solver
Simulation Navigator	Right-click Simulation Object Container→contact or glue simulation object
Location in dialog box	Ancillary Display group

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