One of the biggest changes in structural Finite Element Analysis over the past years has been the addition of generalized contact algorithms to several codes. These tools allow analysts to model assembly structures quickly and accurately with a minimal amount of effort. With three different types of contact (point-point, point-surface, surface-surface) and several algorithms in each method, ANSYS has a wide variety of options for modeling interaction between objects.

This seminar will present the various methods available, guidelines on where to use them, a summation of the various options in each method, and a discussion on how to get your contacts to merge. The goal of the seminar is to remind experienced users of all of the options available to them, educate new users on how to effectively use this tool, and to provide hints on how to use contact analysis more effectively.

When: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 11:00 AM -2:00 PM Cost: Free. A light lunch will also be served. Where: PADT's Tempe Office ASU Research Park 7755 S. Research Dr. Suite 110 Tempe, AZ 85284