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The formulation is similar to a penalty formulation; but with a physical penalty stiffness based on Hertz contact theory.

Interface Type with Hertz Formulation

Contact Treatment

 

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Description

Hertz Formulation

Slide / Void

INTER/HERTZ/TYPE17

Meshes with 16-node thick-shell or 20 bricks

Using Hertz contact theory to describe impact between external surface of two brick groups.