K joint Ansys
I am trying to use Ansys to model a K joint of tubular section.
So my problem is, I want to check the strenght of K joint with tubular section by FEM analysis ( Ansys). So the point is how to create the model and how to mesh it.
I already know what is the strenght of joint by using some formulas given by CIDECT. When I want to model an example given in this book for a correct K joint.
I always found an equivalent stress higher than the yield stress of the material. That means that the joint is not well designed, whereas this joint is correct for CIDECT.
When I decrease the size of element, the stress is decreasing that seems really normal, But when I refine the mesh around the connection part of the joint. The stress at this part increases.
Any idea what is my mistake to model this K Joint?
Really appreciate if someone can give me a hand.
Charles