Currently, I am trying to model packers made from recycled plastic material (E=360N/mm^2 and a poisson ratio of 0.4). The best way to model these packers would be to only adjust the contact properties between the segmental linings to simulate this behaviour. How can I adjust the interaction properties to obtain the same result without creating an additional part between the segmental linings?
Diana Hellinger, To adjust the interaction properties between the segmental linings of your packers to simulate the behavior of recycled plastic material, you can modify the friction coefficients of the contact surfaces. Since recycled plastic typically exhibits a slightly softer and less elastic behavior compared to virgin plastic, you can reduce the friction coefficients to mimic this characteristic. Additionally, you can adjust the stiffness and damping properties of the segmental linings to better match the material's response to external forces. By fine-tuning these properties, you can achieve similar results without adding an extra part between the segmental linings. For more, connect with me on https://wa.me/+923440907874
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