Frictions

Frictions entities define friction coefficients between parts.

LS-DYNA Cards

Card Description
*DEFINE_FRICTION Define friction coefficients between parts for use with the contact options.
*DEFINE_FRICTION_ORIENTATION Definition of different coefficients of friction in specific directions, specified using a vector and angles in degree.

Radioss Cards

Card Description
/FRICTION Specific contact friction between groups of parts or two parts.

Samcef Cards

You can define the friction coefficient CF while creating a .MCT through the Entity Editor or the panel. Also, a provision is given to define a curve that can be linked to the CF. The parameter where the curve is assigned or linked to the CF is called CFNF.