This example problem demonstrates the ease of contact modeling via the general contact method. The method offers automated contact creation and requires minimal input. It is especially useful when a large number of contacting surfaces are involved in the model and the geometry makes it difficult to determine contact pairs.
This example is simulated using the Ansys Mechanical Application. To see this example solved with Ansys Mechanical APDL see Wire Crimping Modeled with General Contact in the Technology Showcase: Example Problems.
The following features and capabilities are highlighted:
Automatic generation of general contact elements
Contact-property definitions
Rigid-flexible and flexible-flexible contact modeled by general contact, including surface-to-surface and edge-to-surface contact configurations