Source code for abaqus.Interaction.ContactProperty
import typing
from abaqusConstants import *
from .CohesiveBehavior import CohesiveBehavior
from .ContactDamage import ContactDamage
from .ContactDamping import ContactDamping
from .ContactTangentialBehavior import ContactTangentialBehavior
from .FractureCriterion import FractureCriterion
from .GapElectricalConductance import GapElectricalConductance
from .GapHeatGeneration import GapHeatGeneration
from .GeometricProperties import GeometricProperties
from .InteractionProperty import InteractionProperty
from .NormalBehavior import NormalBehavior
from .Radiation import Radiation
from .ThermalConductance import ThermalConductance
[docs]class ContactProperty(InteractionProperty):
"""The ContactProperty object defines a contact interaction property.
The ContactProperty object is derived from the InteractionProperty object.
Attributes
----------
tangentialBehavior: ContactTangentialBehavior
A :py:class:`~abaqus.Interaction.ContactTangentialBehavior.ContactTangentialBehavior` object.
normalBehavior: NormalBehavior
A :py:class:`~abaqus.Interaction.NormalBehavior.NormalBehavior` object.
damping: ContactDamping
A :py:class:`~abaqus.Interaction.ContactDamping.ContactDamping` object.
damage: ContactDamage
A :py:class:`~abaqus.Interaction.ContactDamage.ContactDamage` object.
fractureCriterion: FractureCriterion
A :py:class:`~abaqus.Interaction.FractureCriterion.FractureCriterion` object.
cohesiveBehavior: CohesiveBehavior
A :py:class:`~abaqus.Interaction.CohesiveBehavior.CohesiveBehavior` object.
thermalConductance: ThermalConductance
A :py:class:`~abaqus.Interaction.ThermalConductance.ThermalConductance` object.
heatGeneration: GapHeatGeneration
A :py:class:`~abaqus.Interaction.GapHeatGeneration.GapHeatGeneration` object.
radiation: Radiation
A :py:class:`~abaqus.Interaction.Radiation.Radiation` object.
geometricProperties: GeometricProperties
A :py:class:`~abaqus.Interaction.GeometricProperties.GeometricProperties` object.
electricalConductance: GapElectricalConductance
A :py:class:`~abaqus.Interaction.GapElectricalConductance.GapElectricalConductance` object.
Notes
-----
This object can be accessed by:
.. code-block:: python
import interaction
mdb.models[name].interactionProperties[name]
The corresponding analysis keywords are:
- SURFACE INTERACTION
"""
# A ContactTangentialBehavior object.
tangentialBehavior: ContactTangentialBehavior = ContactTangentialBehavior()
# A NormalBehavior object.
normalBehavior: NormalBehavior = NormalBehavior()
# A ContactDamping object.
damping: ContactDamping = ContactDamping()
# A ContactDamage object.
damage: ContactDamage = ContactDamage(((),))
# A FractureCriterion object.
fractureCriterion: FractureCriterion = FractureCriterion(((),))
# A CohesiveBehavior object.
cohesiveBehavior: CohesiveBehavior = CohesiveBehavior()
# A ThermalConductance object.
thermalConductance: ThermalConductance = ThermalConductance()
# A GapHeatGeneration object.
heatGeneration: GapHeatGeneration = GapHeatGeneration()
# A Radiation object.
radiation: Radiation = None
# A GeometricProperties object.
geometricProperties: GeometricProperties = GeometricProperties()
# A GapElectricalConductance object.
electricalConductance: GapElectricalConductance = GapElectricalConductance()
def __init__(self, name: str):
"""This method creates a ContactProperty object.
Notes
-----
This function can be accessed by:
.. code-block:: python
mdb.models[name].ContactProperty
Parameters
----------
name
A String specifying the interaction property repository key.
Returns
-------
A ContactProperty object.
"""
super().__init__()
pass
[docs] def TangentialBehavior(self, formulation: SymbolicConstant = FRICTIONLESS,
directionality: SymbolicConstant = ISOTROPIC, slipRateDependency: Boolean = OFF,
pressureDependency: Boolean = OFF, temperatureDependency: Boolean = OFF,
dependencies: int = 0, exponentialDecayDefinition: SymbolicConstant = COEFFICIENTS,
table: tuple = (), shearStressLimit: float = None,
maximumElasticSlip: SymbolicConstant = FRACTION, fraction: float = 0,
absoluteDistance: float = 0, elasticSlipStiffness: float = None,
nStateDependentVars: int = 0, useProperties: Boolean = OFF):
"""This method creates a ContactTangentialBehavior object.
Notes
-----
This function can be accessed by:
.. code-block:: python
mdb.models[name].ContactProperty
Parameters
----------
formulation
A SymbolicConstant specifying the friction formulation. Possible values are
FRICTIONLESS, PENALTY, EXPONENTIAL_DECAY, ROUGH, LAGRANGE, and USER_DEFINED. The default
value is FRICTIONLESS.
directionality
A SymbolicConstant specifying the directionality of the friction. Possible values are
ISOTROPIC and ANISOTROPIC. The default value is ISOTROPIC.
slipRateDependency
A Boolean specifying whether the data depend on slip rate. The default value is OFF.
pressureDependency
A Boolean specifying whether the data depend on contact pressure. The default value is
OFF.
temperatureDependency
A Boolean specifying whether the data depend on temperature. The default value is OFF.
dependencies
An Int specifying the number of field variables. The default value is 0.
exponentialDecayDefinition
A SymbolicConstant specifying the exponential decay definition. Possible values are
COEFFICIENTS and TEST_DATA. The default value is COEFFICIENTS.
table
A sequence of sequences of Floats specifying tangential behavior. The items in the table
data are described below.
shearStressLimit
None or a Float specifying the shear stress limit. If *shearStressLimit*=None, there is
no upper limit. The default value is None.
maximumElasticSlip
A SymbolicConstant specifying what the maximum elastic slip will be. Possible values are
FRACTION and ABSOLUTE_DISTANCE. The default value is FRACTION.
fraction
A Float specifying the fraction of a characteristic surface dimension. The default value
is 0.0.
absoluteDistance
A Float specifying the absolute distance. The default value is 0.0.
elasticSlipStiffness
None or a Float specifying the elastic slip stiffness. If *elasticSlipStiffness*=None,
there is no upper limit. The default value is None.
nStateDependentVars
An Int specifying the number of state-dependent variables. The default value is 0.
useProperties
A Boolean specifying whether property values will be used. The default value is OFF.
Returns
-------
A ContactTangentialBehavior object.
"""
self.tangentialBehavior = ContactTangentialBehavior(formulation, directionality, slipRateDependency,
pressureDependency, temperatureDependency, dependencies,
exponentialDecayDefinition, table, shearStressLimit,
maximumElasticSlip, fraction, absoluteDistance,
elasticSlipStiffness, nStateDependentVars, useProperties)
return self.tangentialBehavior
[docs] def NormalBehavior(self, contactStiffness: typing.Union[SymbolicConstant, float] = DEFAULT,
pressureOverclosure: SymbolicConstant = HARD, allowSeparation: Boolean = ON,
maxStiffness: float = None, table: tuple = (),
constraintEnforcementMethod: SymbolicConstant = DEFAULT, overclosureFactor: float = 0,
overclosureMeasure: float = 0, contactStiffnessScaleFactor: float = 1,
initialStiffnessScaleFactor: float = 1, clearanceAtZeroContactPressure: float = 0,
stiffnessBehavior: SymbolicConstant = LINEAR, stiffnessRatio: float = 0,
upperQuadraticFactor: float = 0, lowerQuadraticRatio: float = 0):
"""This method creates a NormalBehavior object.
Notes
-----
This function can be accessed by:
.. code-block:: python
mdb.models[name].ContactProperty
Parameters
----------
contactStiffness
The SymbolicConstant DEFAULT or a Float specifying the contact stiffness. This argument
is valid for *pressureOverclosure*=LINEAR. This argument is also valid for
*pressureOverclosure*=HARD when *constraintEnforcementMethod*=AUGMENTED_LAGRANGE or
PENALTY. A value of DEFAULT is valid only when the later conditions are met. A value of
zero is equivalent to specifying DEFAULT. The default value is DEFAULT.
pressureOverclosure
A SymbolicConstant specifying the pressure-overclosure relationship to be used. Possible
values are HARD, EXPONENTIAL, LINEAR, TABULAR, and SCALE_FACTOR. The default value is
HARD.
allowSeparation
A Boolean specifying whether to allow separation after contact. The default value is ON.
maxStiffness
None or a Float specifying the maximum stiffness. If *maxStiffness*=None, there is no
upper limit. The default value is None.
table
A sequence of sequences of Floats specifying the normal behavior properties. This
argument is valid only for *pressureOverclosure*=EXPONENTIAL or TABULAR. The items in
the table data are described below.
constraintEnforcementMethod
A SymbolicConstant specifying the method for enforcement of the contact constraint.
Possible values are DEFAULT, AUGMENTED_LAGRANGE, PENALTY, and DIRECT. The default value
is DEFAULT.
overclosureFactor
A Float specifying the overclosure measure (used to delineate the segments of the
pressure-overclosure curve) as a percentage of the minimum element size in the contact
region. The default value is 0.0.
overclosureMeasure
A Float specifying the overclosure measure (used to delineate the segments of the
pressure-overclosure curve) directly. The default value is 0.0.
contactStiffnessScaleFactor
A Float specifying scale factor for the penalty stiffness or the geometric scaling of
the "base" stiffness. The default value is 1.0.
initialStiffnessScaleFactor
A Float specifying an additional scale factor for the "base" default contact stiffness.
The default value is 1.0.
clearanceAtZeroContactPressure
A Float specifying the clearance at which the contact pressure is zero. The default
value is 0.0.
stiffnessBehavior
A SymbolicConstant specifying the type of penalty stiffness to be defined. This argument
is valid only when *constraintEnforcementMethod*=PENALTY. Possible values are LINEAR and
NONLINEAR. The default value is LINEAR.
stiffnessRatio
A Float specifying the ratio of the initial stiffness divided by the final stiffness.
This argument is valid only when *stiffnessBehavior*=NONLINEAR. Possible values are 0 ≤≤
*stiffnessRatio* << 1. The default value is 0.01.
upperQuadraticFactor
A Float specifying the ratio of the overclosure at the maximum stiffness divided by the
characteristic facet length. This argument is valid only when
*stiffnessBehavior*=NONLINEAR. The default value is 0.03.
lowerQuadraticRatio
A Float specifying the ratio of the overclosure at the initial stiffness divided by the
overclosure at the maximum stiffness, both relative to the clearance at which the
contact pressure is zero. This argument is valid only when
*stiffnessBehavior*=NONLINEAR. Possible values are 0 ≤≤ *stiffnessRatio* << 1. The
default value is 0.33333.
Returns
-------
A NormalBehavior object.
"""
self.normalBehavior = NormalBehavior(contactStiffness, pressureOverclosure, allowSeparation, maxStiffness,
table, constraintEnforcementMethod, overclosureFactor, overclosureMeasure,
contactStiffnessScaleFactor, initialStiffnessScaleFactor,
clearanceAtZeroContactPressure, stiffnessBehavior, stiffnessRatio,
upperQuadraticFactor, lowerQuadraticRatio)
return self.normalBehavior
[docs] def Damping(self, definition: SymbolicConstant = DAMPING_COEFFICIENT,
tangentFraction: typing.Union[SymbolicConstant, float] = DEFAULT,
clearanceDependence: SymbolicConstant = STEP, table: tuple = ()):
"""This method creates a ContactDamping object.
Notes
-----
This function can be accessed by:
.. code-block:: python
mdb.models[name].ContactProperty
Parameters
----------
definition
A SymbolicConstant specifying the method used to define the damping. Possible values are
DAMPING_COEFFICIENT and CRITICAL_DAMPING_FRACTION. The default value is
DAMPING_COEFFICIENT.
tangentFraction
The SymbolicConstant DEFAULT or a Float specifying the tangential damping coefficient
divided by the normal damping coefficient. The default value is DEFAULT.
clearanceDependence
A SymbolicConstant specifying the variation of the damping coefficient or fraction with
respect to clearance. Possible values are STEP, LINEAR, and BILINEAR. The default value
is STEP.If *definition*=CRITICAL_DAMPING_FRACTION, the only possible value is STEP.
table
A sequence of pairs of Floats specifying the damping properties. The items in the table
data are described below.
Returns
-------
A ContactDamping object.
"""
self.damping = ContactDamping(definition, tangentFraction, clearanceDependence, table)
return self.damping
[docs] def Damage(self, initTable: tuple, criterion: SymbolicConstant = MAX_STRESS, initTempDep: Boolean = OFF,
initDependencies: int = 0, useEvolution: Boolean = OFF,
evolutionType: SymbolicConstant = DISPLACEMENT, softening: SymbolicConstant = LINEAR,
useMixedMode: Boolean = OFF, mixedModeType: SymbolicConstant = TABULAR,
modeMixRatio: SymbolicConstant = ENERGY, exponent: float = None,
evolTempDep: Boolean = OFF, evolDependencies: int = 0, evolTable: tuple = (),
useStabilization: Boolean = OFF, viscosityCoef: float = None):
"""This method creates a ContactDamage object.
Notes
-----
This function can be accessed by:
.. code-block:: python
mdb.models[name].ContactProperty
Parameters
----------
initTable
A sequence of sequences of Floats specifying the values defining the damage initiation.
The items in the table data are described below.
criterion
A SymbolicConstant specifying the type of data used to define the initiation of damage.
Possible values are MAX_STRESS, MAX_SEPARATION, QUAD_TRACTION, and QUAD_SEPARATION. The
default value is MAX_STRESS.
initTempDep
A Boolean specifying whether the initiation data depend on temperature. The default
value is OFF.
initDependencies
An Int specifying the number of initiation data field variables. The default value is 0.
useEvolution
A Boolean specifying whether evolution data will be defined. The default value is OFF.
evolutionType
A SymbolicConstant specifying the type of data used to define the evolution of damage.
This argument is valid only when *useEvolution*=ON. Possible values are DISPLACEMENT and
ENERGY. The default value is DISPLACEMENT.
softening
A SymbolicConstant specifying the type of data used to define the evolution softening
response. This argument is valid only when *useEvolution*=ON. The TABULAR value can be
used only when *evolutionType*=DISPLACEMENT. Possible values are LINEAR, EXPONENTIAL,
and TABULAR. The default value is LINEAR.
useMixedMode
A Boolean specifying whether evolution data be defined using dependent behavior modes.
This argument is valid only when *useEvolution*=ON. The default value is OFF.
mixedModeType
A SymbolicConstant specifying the mode mix fracture criterion. This argument is valid
only when *useEvolution*=ON and when *useMixedMode*=ON. The POWER_LAW and BK values can
be used only when *evolutionType*=ENERGY. Possible values are TABULAR, POWER_LAW, and
BK. The default value is TABULAR.
modeMixRatio
A SymbolicConstant specifying the mode mix ratio type. This argument is valid only when
*useEvolution*=ON and when *useMixedMode*=ON. The TRACTION value can be used only when
*mixedModeType*=TABULAR. Possible values are ENERGY and TRACTION. The default value is
ENERGY.
exponent
None or a Float specifying the exponent in the power-law or BK criterion that defines
the variation of fracture energy with mode mix. This argument is valid only when
*useEvolution*=ON and when *mixedModeType*=POWER_LAW or BK. The default value is None.
evolTempDep
A Boolean specifying whether the evolution data depend on temperature. This argument is
valid only when *useEvolution*=ON. The default value is OFF.
evolDependencies
An Int specifying the number of evolution data field variables. This argument is valid
only when *useEvolution*=ON. The default value is 0.
evolTable
A sequence of sequences of Floats specifying the values defining the damage evolution.
The items in the table data are described below. This argument is valid only when
*useEvolution*=ON.
useStabilization
A Boolean specifying whether stabilization data will be defined. This argument is valid
only when *useEvolution*=ON. The default value is OFF.
viscosityCoef
None or a Float specifying the viscosity coefficient. This argument is valid only when
*useStabilization*=ON. The default value is None.
Returns
-------
A ContactDamage object.
"""
self.damage = ContactDamage(initTable, criterion, initTempDep, initDependencies, useEvolution, evolutionType,
softening, useMixedMode, mixedModeType, modeMixRatio, exponent, evolTempDep,
evolDependencies, evolTable, useStabilization, viscosityCoef)
return self.damage
[docs] def FractureCriterion(self, initTable: tuple, type: SymbolicConstant = VCCT,
mixedModeBehavior: SymbolicConstant = BK, temperatureDependency: Boolean = OFF,
dependencies: int = 0, tolerance: float = 0,
specifyUnstableCrackProp: SymbolicConstant = OFF,
unstableTolerance: typing.Union[SymbolicConstant, float] = DEFAULT):
"""This method creates a FractureCriterion object.
Notes
-----
This function can be accessed by:
.. code-block:: python
mdb.models[name].ContactProperty
Parameters
----------
initTable
A sequence of sequences of Floats specifying the value defining the fracture criterion.
The items in the table data are described below.
type
A SymbolicConstant specifying the type of data used to define the fracture criterion.
Possible values are VCCT and ENHANCED VCCT. The default value is VCCT.
mixedModeBehavior
A SymbolicConstant specifying the mixed mode behavior type used to define fracture
criterion. Possible values are BK, POWER, and REEDER. The default value is BK.
temperatureDependency
A Boolean specifying whether the fracture criterion data depend on temperature. The
default value is OFF.
dependencies
An Int specifying the number of fracture criterion data field variables. The default
value is 0.
tolerance
A Float specifying the tolerance for VCCT\Enhanced VCCT type. The default value is 0.2.
specifyUnstableCrackProp
A SymbolicConstant specifying whether to include unstable crack growth tolerance in
fracture criterion. Possible values are ON and OFF. The default value is OFF.
unstableTolerance
The SymbolicConstant DEFAULT or a Float specifying the tolerance for unstable crack
propagation. This parameter specified only if *specifyUnstableCrackProp*=ON. The default
value is DEFAULT.
Returns
-------
A FractureCriterion object.
"""
self.fractureCriterion = FractureCriterion(initTable, type, mixedModeBehavior, temperatureDependency,
dependencies, tolerance, specifyUnstableCrackProp, unstableTolerance)
return self.fractureCriterion
[docs] def CohesiveBehavior(self, repeatedContacts: Boolean = OFF, eligibility: SymbolicConstant = ALL_NODES,
defaultPenalties: Boolean = ON, coupling: SymbolicConstant = UNCOUPLED,
temperatureDependency: Boolean = OFF, dependencies: int = 0, table: tuple = ()):
"""This method creates a CohesiveBehavior object.
Notes
-----
This function can be accessed by:
.. code-block:: python
mdb.models[name].ContactProperty
Parameters
----------
repeatedContacts
A Boolean specifying whether to enforce cohesive behavior for recurrent contacts at
nodes on the secondary surface subsequent to ultimate failure. The default value is OFF.
eligibility
A SymbolicConstant specifying the eligible secondary nodes. Possible values are
ALL_NODES, INITIAL_NODES, and SPECIFIED. The default value is ALL_NODES.
defaultPenalties
A Boolean specifying whether to use the default contact penalties. The default value is
ON.
coupling
A SymbolicConstant specifying whether the traction-separation coefficients are coupled
or uncoupled. This argument is valid only for *defaultPenalties*=OFF. Possible values
are UNCOUPLED and COUPLED. The default value is UNCOUPLED.
temperatureDependency
A Boolean specifying whether the coefficient data depend on temperature. This argument
is valid only for *defaultPenalties*=OFF. The default value is OFF.
dependencies
An Int specifying the number of field variables. This argument is valid only for
*defaultPenalties*=OFF. The default value is 0.
table
A sequence of sequences of Floats specifying the traction-separation coefficients. The
items in the table data are described below. This argument is valid only for
*defaultPenalties*=OFF.
Returns
-------
A CohesiveBehavior object.
"""
self.cohesiveBehavior = CohesiveBehavior(repeatedContacts, eligibility, defaultPenalties, coupling,
temperatureDependency, dependencies, table)
return self.cohesiveBehavior
[docs] def ThermalConductance(self, definition: SymbolicConstant = TABULAR, clearanceDependency: Boolean = ON,
pressureDependency: Boolean = OFF, temperatureDependencyC: Boolean = OFF,
massFlowRateDependencyC: Boolean = OFF, dependenciesC: int = 0,
clearanceDepTable: tuple = (), temperatureDependencyP: Boolean = OFF,
massFlowRateDependencyP: Boolean = OFF, dependenciesP: int = 0,
pressureDepTable: tuple = ()):
"""This method creates a ThermalConductance object.
Notes
-----
This function can be accessed by:
.. code-block:: python
mdb.models[name].ContactProperty
Parameters
----------
definition
A SymbolicConstant specifying how the thermal conductance is defined. Possible values
are TABULAR and USER_DEFINED. The default value is TABULAR.
clearanceDependency
A Boolean specifying whether to use clearance-dependent data. The default value is ON.
pressureDependency
A Boolean specifying whether to use pressure-dependent data. The default value is OFF.
temperatureDependencyC
A Boolean specifying whether to use temperature-dependent data with clearance
dependency. The default value is OFF.
massFlowRateDependencyC
A Boolean specifying whether to use mass-flow-rate-dependent data with clearance
dependency. The default value is OFF.
dependenciesC
An Int specifying the number of field variables to use with clearance dependency. The
default value is 0.
clearanceDepTable
A sequence of sequences of Floats specifying clearance dependency data. The items in the
table data are described below.
temperatureDependencyP
A Boolean specifying whether to use temperature-dependent data with pressure dependency.
The default value is OFF.
massFlowRateDependencyP
A Boolean specifying whether to use mass-flow-rate-dependent data with pressure
dependency. The default value is OFF.
dependenciesP
An Int specifying the number of field variables to use with pressure dependency. The
default value is 0.
pressureDepTable
A sequence of sequences of Floats specifying pressure dependency data. The items in the
table data are described below.
Returns
-------
A ThermalConductance object.
"""
self.thermalConductance = ThermalConductance(definition, clearanceDependency, pressureDependency,
temperatureDependencyC, massFlowRateDependencyC, dependenciesC,
clearanceDepTable, temperatureDependencyP, massFlowRateDependencyP,
dependenciesP, pressureDepTable)
return self.thermalConductance
[docs] def HeatGeneration(self, conversionFraction: float = 1, secondaryFraction: float = 0):
"""This method creates a GapHeatGeneration object.
Notes
-----
This function can be accessed by:
.. code-block:: python
mdb.models[name].ContactProperty
Parameters
----------
conversionFraction
A Float specifying the fraction of dissipated energy caused by friction or electric
currents that is converted to heat. The default value is 1.0.
secondaryFraction
A Float specifying the fraction of converted heat distributed to the secondary surface.
The default value is 0.5.
Returns
-------
A GapHeatGeneration object.
"""
self.heatGeneration = GapHeatGeneration(conversionFraction, secondaryFraction)
return self.heatGeneration
[docs] def Radiation(self, mainEmissivity: float, secondaryEmissivity: float, table: tuple):
"""This method creates a Radiation object.
Notes
-----
This function can be accessed by:
.. code-block:: python
mdb.models[name].ContactProperty
Parameters
----------
mainEmissivity
A Float specifying the emissivity of the main surface.
secondaryEmissivity
A Float specifying the emissivity of the secondary surface.
table
A sequence of sequences of Floats specifying the following:Effective viewfactor, FF.Gap
clearance, dd.
Returns
-------
A Radiation object.
"""
self.radiation = Radiation(mainEmissivity, secondaryEmissivity, table)
return self.radiation
[docs] def GeometricProperties(self, contactArea: float = 1, padThickness: float = None, trackingThickness: float = None,
dependentVariables: int = 0, numProperties: int = 0,
useUnsymmetricEqunProcedure: Boolean = OFF, modelType: SymbolicConstant = None):
"""This method creates a GeometricProperties object.
Notes
-----
This function can be accessed by:
.. code-block:: python
mdb.models[name].ContactProperty
Parameters
----------
contactArea
A Float specifying the out-of-plane thickness of the surface for a two-dimensional model
or cross-sectional area for every node in the node-based surface. The default value is
1.0.
padThickness
None or a Float specifying the thickness of an interfacial layer between the contacting
surfaces. If *padThickness*=None, there is no interfacial layer. The default value is
None.
trackingThickness
None or a Float specifying the thickness that determines the contacting surfaces to be
tracked. The input value for this parameter cannot be negative. An internal default
value is used if a zero value is input or if the parameter is omitted.
dependentVariables
An Int specifying the number of state-dependent variables. The default value is 0. This
argument is applicable only if *modelType*=MODELTYPE_USER or
*modelType*=MODELTYPE_USER_INTERACTION.
numProperties
An Int specifying the number of property values required. The default value is 0. This
argument is applicable only if *modelType*=MODELTYPE_USER or
*modelType*=MODELTYPE_USER_INTERACTION.
useUnsymmetricEqunProcedure
A Boolean specifying whether to use unsymmetric equation solution procedures. This
argument is applicable only if *modelType*=MODELTYPE_USER or
*modelType*=MODELTYPE_USER_INTERACTION.
modelType
A SymbolicConstant specifying the surface interaction model type.
Returns
-------
A GeometricProperties object.
"""
self.geometricProperties = GeometricProperties(contactArea, padThickness, trackingThickness, dependentVariables,
numProperties, useUnsymmetricEqunProcedure, modelType)
return self.geometricProperties
[docs] def ElectricalConductance(self, definition: SymbolicConstant = TABULAR, clearanceDependency: Boolean = ON,
pressureDependency: Boolean = OFF, temperatureDependencyC: Boolean = OFF,
dependenciesC: int = 0, clearanceDepTable: tuple = (),
temperatureDependencyP: Boolean = OFF, dependenciesP: int = 0,
pressureDepTable: tuple = ()):
"""This method creates a GapElectricalConductance object.
Notes
-----
This function can be accessed by:
.. code-block:: python
mdb.models[name].ContactProperty
Parameters
----------
definition
A SymbolicConstant specifying how the electrical conductance is defined. Possible values
are TABULAR and USER_DEFINED. The default value is TABULAR.
clearanceDependency
A Boolean specifying whether to use clearance-dependent data. The default value is ON.
pressureDependency
A Boolean specifying whether to use pressure-dependent data. The default value is OFF.
temperatureDependencyC
A Boolean specifying whether to use temperature-dependent data with clearance
dependency. The default value is OFF.
dependenciesC
An Int specifying the number of field variables to use with clearance dependency. The
default value is 0.
clearanceDepTable
A sequence of sequences of Floats specifying clearance dependency data. The items in the
table data are described below.
temperatureDependencyP
A Boolean specifying whether to use temperature-dependent data with pressure dependency.
The default value is OFF.
dependenciesP
An Int specifying the number of field variables to use with pressure dependency. The
default value is 0.
pressureDepTable
A sequence of sequences of Floats specifying pressure dependency data. The items in the
table data are described below.
Returns
-------
A GapElectricalConductance object.
"""
self.electricalConductance = GapElectricalConductance(definition, clearanceDependency, pressureDependency,
temperatureDependencyC, dependenciesC, clearanceDepTable,
temperatureDependencyP, dependenciesP, pressureDepTable)
return self.electricalConductance