PARAM, CTSTF4PL

Bulk Data Entry Flag for tangential stiffness of closed gaps (closed contact elements) in nonlinear preloaded linear analysis.

Parameter Values Description
CTSTF4PL <0, 1, 2>
0 (Default)
ON
Closed gaps of STICK contact.
ON
Closed sticking gaps of frictional contact (MU1 > 0).
OFF
Closed slipping gaps of frictional contact (MU1 > 0).
OFF
Closed gaps of SLIDE contact (MU1 = 0).
1
ON
Closed gaps of STICK contact.
ON
Closed sticking gaps of frictional contact (MU1 > 0).
ON
Closed slipping gaps of frictional contact (MU1 > 0).
OFF
Closed gaps of SLIDE contact (MU1 = 0).
2
ON
Closed gaps of STICK contact.
ON
Closed sticking gaps of frictional contact (MU1 > 0).
ON
Closed slipping gaps of frictional contact (MU1 > 0).
ON
Closed gaps of SLIDE contact (MU1 = 0).
ON
Tangential stiffness is same as the normal stiffness, which implies that it behaves as a frozen gap.
OFF
Tangential stiffness is zero.