contact modeling

[ipdc28]

I am new user in Abaqus. I want to model a contact between two surfaces. In order to to connect two surfaces I want to use variable stiffness beam elements between them. How to do this? If someone can help me with a sample cae file where I can have a look for such contact modeling that will be use full. I analyzed my model using frictional or frictionless sliding contact. Now I want to connect the two surfaces using variable stiffness beam element. It will be great if someone can help me on this.

[Jorgen]

Why would you want to use beam elements for contact?

-Jorgen

[ipdc28]

I would like to model the interface between a bone a soft tissue.

[Jorgen]

Can you not use one of the more standard contact approached in Abaqus?

-Jorgen

[ipdc28]

Ya

the standard contact formats like frictionless or frictional sliding contact etc are already developed in this research area. I would like to make complex contact model using connector. I am not familiar with this type of model. It will be great if you can help me on this.