Contact between Shell elements

[garhuom]

Hallo everyone,

I would like to model a contact between two shell elements. What is the best way to do this?
For example, if we build a spring element between the nodes. How can we ensure that all of the reaction forces and moments will be transmitted correctly?
Is there a different way to model the contact other than the use of spring elements?

Thank you for your support!

Best regards
Wadhah

[Morten]

Point constraint - its a structural element with infinite stiffness. Transfers forces 1:1

[MartinT]

Hello @garhuom

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With best regards,
Martin