Being able to utilize the various element types will add a useful skillset when performing Finite Element Analysis while knowing the options available to you in regard to meshing can make for a more efficient model. Finally, knowing how to obtain a converged mesh is important for the accuracy of the solution.
This content takes approximately 50 minutes to complete. By the end, you should be able to:
- Know when and how to leverage various element types.
- Have an understanding of element order.
- Know how to review and impact the element quality.
- Know how to control the global mesh size of your geometry.
- Know how to adjust the mesh refinement locally.
- Understand what a converged mesh means and know why it matters.
