The “Surface Contacts” property takes into account partially overlapping surfaces without gaps and allows for a specific contact condition to be defined between the two structural components in those areas. Previously, it was not possible to define a separate contact property for such overlapping areas; now, the mesh nodes on shared elements—such as openings—are separated accordingly for the contact definition. This allows users to accurately model the structural behavior of overlapping surfaces in a realistic manner.
Extended Surface Contacts for Overlapping Surfaces Without Gap
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