Guru's... I have an analysis that a part of is essentially two parts
pinned/bolted together with shoulder bolts. (Yes, the same assembly I
recently posted about...) The shoulder bolts make it impossible to use
the stock mechanica fastener feature. I have contacts set up
appropriately between the bolts and parts and between the two parts. I
am "faking" in the bolt preload with forces applied to the head of the
shoulder bolts, and an equal and opposite force applied to the threaded
surface in the one part. This all seems to be work quite nicely. BUT,
obviously all the shear load is taken directly by the shoulders on the
bolts, and none is being taken in the friction developed between the two
parts by the bolt clamping force.
Is there a way to simulate this in the analysis? I only see an
"infinite friction" option in the contact definition between the two
parts and it doesn't seem like that would be appropriate. Any
suggestions?
thanks in advance...
Paul Korenkiewicz
FEV , Inc.
4554 Glenmeade
Auburn Hills, MI, 48326-1766
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