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FAQ 005134 | What is the fastest way to create a contact between two surfaces?

Question:
What is the fastest way to create a contact between two surfaces?

Answer:
In RFEM 5, a contact solid was required to create a contact between two surfaces. In RFEM 6, this can be done using a surface contact:

1) Define a surface contact type: Either in the Data navigator under "Types for special objects" or directly within the surface contact under "Special objects" → "Surface contact"; see Image 01.

2) Assign the corresponding surfaces and surface contact type to the surface contact; see Image 02.