Recent content by EngAB

It might be column imperfection (Side effects), that during fabrication, pouring (if concrete), etc, there might be small deviation from what was required such as: small eccentricity, little sloping, non straight column due to opening in form work, etc... Look for column side effects and...

Hi I think it is called "Black box" have a look here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_box Regards

Regarding the weld issue yes you are right there was a problem in the contact with column, I tried it yesterday and it reduces the stresses sufficiently (Although I have used large throat size) but at the top the Cad software won't make continuity at the top corners which causes over stressing...

Thanks dear Mech_Engineer I appreciate your help, Unfortunately I have tried the all-quad mesh choice but didn't solve the problem, A screen shot in the attachment for the mesh, and zip file is here...

I have really spent tremendous time but couldn't solve the problem, the stress concentration is not solved, either by weld or without. Any help please? Regards

Okay I have solved the problem of bonding between weld and column but still the stress is non-realistic. Any help is extremely appreciated.

Ansys WB, getting non-realistic stress conce. (stiffener tip on pipe column face)?? Hi, I am facing a problem in getting accurate stress in Ansys WB for stiffened base plate supporting pipe column (See attached pics) The problem is that I'm getting very high stress concentration at the tip...