HM-4430: Define ANSYS Contacts for Models in HyperMesh
In this tutorial you will learn how to set up surface to surface contacts and contacts manually.
Before you begin, it is recommended that you complete HM-1000: Getting Started with HyperMesh and Exploring the ANSYS Interface.
Also, copy hm-ansys_contact_manager_3-d_tutorial.hm from <hm.zip>/interfaces/ansys/ to your working directory.
Load the ANSYS User Profile
In this step you will load the ANSYS user profile in HyperMesh.
- Start HyperWorks.
- From the menu bar, click .
Retrieve the Model File
In this step, you will open a model file in HyperMesh.
Create a Contact Pair
In this step you will create a contact pair in HyperMesh.
Create and Attach a Contact Surface
In this step you, will create and attach a contact (main) surface in HyperMesh.
Create and Attach a Target Surface
In this step, you will create and attach a target surface in HyperMesh.
Create and Attach a Property and Material to the Contact Pair
In this step, you will create and attach a property and material to a contact pair.
Review the Contact Pair
In this step, you will review the contact pair you created.
Add /SOLU and SOLVE in the Control Cards
In this step, you will add the following Control Cards.