Hello, I am trying to solve structural problem of loaded pipe structure in ANSYS.
I tried two method/way.
First I modelled pipe structure as BEAM element and defined the cross-section.
Secondly, I modelled the pipe structure as Shell element and defined thickness.
Now during post-processing, I noticed very large deviation in shear force, axial force and bending moment (nearly 3 times more in BEAM model cmpr to SHELL model)
Can anybody guide/help to rectify model and bring this deviation down? I dont want to go for Pipe element of ANSYS.
Thankyou,
Amit