Gap/Contact Analysis
Date: 20 Jan 2022DescriptionSesam Manager input files (ZIP)
This example involves using Sesam Manager, GeniE, Presel, Sestra, SestraGap and Xtract.
The example demonstrates how to run SestraGap to solve a contact-gap problem.
The model is a single jackup leg with a triangular prism illuding the jackup deck. The material density of the triangular prism is high so as to capture the deck mass. The edges of the prism are fixed for rotation about X and Y so as to achieve the S-shaped deformation forced by the deck. The leg bottom (three points) are fixed for the translations.
Import the ZIP file into a new job. A PDF file (JackUpLegWithGapContact.pdf) is attached and provides details on the analysis.
Note that GeniE version 8.3 offers simplified contact analysis which for many cases is adequate. Being fully controlled by GeniE this method is much simpler than the procedure of the present example. Go to a GeniE tutorial in advanced modelling and find an example of transportation analysis with contact problem to learn about contact analysis controlled by GeniE.
