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Ansys Learning Forum Forums Discuss Simulation General Mechanical lap joint rivet Analysis Reply To: lap joint rivet Analysis

Nanda
Ansys Employee

Hello Jack,

What are the loading conditions you're using? Does those stresses occur around any corner/sharp edges? Have a look at this video on dealing artificial high stress values.

Understanding and Dealing with Artificially High Stress Using Ansys Mechanical — Lesson 3 - YouTube

Regards,

Nanda

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