This example problem is an impact simulation using a 3D model of a metal bar hitting a rigid wall. The problem shows the advantages of using impact constraints for modeling contact in a nonlinear transient dynamic analysis.
Several combinations of time-integration methods and contact algorithms are also investigated, using different material models to show how various choices affect the performance and accuracy of the finite-element solution of impact problems.
The following topics are available:
You can also perform this example analysis entirely in the Ansys Mechanical Application. For more information, see Impact of a Metal Bar on a Rigid Wall in the Mechanical Technology Showcase: Example Problems.