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Ansys Learning Forum Forums Discuss Simulation General Mechanical Shell Elements Stresses Reply To: Shell Elements Stresses

dlooman
Ansys Employee

It's definitely a singularity at that location.  Perhaps you should use solid elements for the lifting lug and the reinforcing pad.  

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