The attached ANSYS archive is a very simple model of a door hinge. I would like to be able to see the stress in the hinge as it closes. However, I must be misunderstanding how this is supposed to be done because when I run the simulation, the hinge doesn't move. It's almost like the connection is bonded even though it's frictional contact. What is the correct means of simulating dynamic movements of parts?
P.S. This is a simplified example of an issue I'm having with a larger model. The larger model includes two load steps prior to when parts should start moving. Specifically, I am applying a preload to bolts in the first load step, and applying gravitational acceleration (which applies the load to the "hinge" via the weight of the "door") in the second load step. Following that, everything else is the same.
Hi Tim, I had the same problem, I found the solution with Explicit Dynamics, because this solver has been able to consider the time. Of course, I want know how analyze with transient Estructural, Please if you have the answer help me.Best Regards
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