AnyForceContactSurface depth function

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Hi,

Could anyone explain what represents the f(dv) in the formula of the pressure module, when we use our own penetration function ? From my point of view, f(dv) represents the pressure (N/m^2) that depends on the vertex penetration (m). However, I’m not 100% sure of it.

Also, would it be possible to use a AnyParamFun with an exponential term varying in term of the penetration depth instead of in term of time (t) ?

Thank you.

Pierre

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Hi Pierre,

I have reviewed the formulas and i think you are correct in your description.

For the second question, please have a look at the sample file associated with the AnyForceSurfaceContact object in the manual, it displays how to use interpolation functions

Best regards
Søren

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Hi Soren,

Ok thank you. When I checked the examples, I did not see any example that used an exponential function that replaced the time by the penetration depth. I will check again.

Regards.

Pierre