Sheet Forming Analysis based on improved contact searching algorithm and simple approach for contact force evaluation

Authors :: G.Y. Li
M.J. Tan
K.M. Liew
Z.H. Zhong
Source :: Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology. Jan, 2001, Vol. 123 Issue 1, 119-124
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: A simulated experiment of sheet forming based on improved contact searching algorithm is conducted with analysis of explicit finite element procedure. The efficiency of post-contact searching is enhanced with the introduction of a new contact territory definition.

Subjects :: Sheet-metal -- Mechanical properties
Finite element method
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