This example problem demonstrates three methods to model a multi-filar coil inside of a tube. Each model uses a different contact scenario: surface-to-surface, beam-to-surface, or beam-to-beam. A comparison shows that the beam model using beam-to-beam contact offers the best advantage in terms of simplified modeling and reduced computation time.

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You can also perform this example analysis entirely in the Ansys Mechanical Application. For more information, see Multi-Filar Coil Inside a Tube Modeled with Beam-to-Beam Contact in the Mechanical Technology Showcase: Example Problems.