I'm relatively new to Nastran and need some assistance I have the following model:
There is a load being applied to the top plate (A36 steel) which will press against some hyper-elastic material (A50 Neoprene), Two 1" thick sheets, to shape two 0.05" thick AL plates into a curved L angle. I need to simulate a few different loads to figure out how much force will be applied and if there are any other considerations that we need to take into account. For example, will friction between the rubber and Al stretch it out of spec?
What is the best analysis type?
-Non-linear Static?
-Eplicit Dynamics?
-Non-Linear Transient?
What settings should I be adjusting to ensure the best results? How do I need to set up my contacts to allow for that analysis?
