> Iam trying to simulate the weld induced distortions using ansys of a
> butt welded flat plate.Having completed the temperature
> distributions( using 8 noded brick element for both thermal and
> structural) , iam trying to find the distortions using sequential
> coupling(reading the temp results to the structural problem.).I find
> that the distortions and residual stresses induced are far too low
> when compared to actual results.Iam NOT using element birth and death
> options.I am using symmetric boundry conditions. what are the time
> step size to be used?Pls commnet on the reasons for the faulty results
> and how to overcome them using ansys.