FEA foundations: Mesh Convergence

October 15, 2016 by Cyprien

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Mesh Basics: Understanding the principle behind finite elements and how they impact your model

Topic 1: Mesh Basics Introduction

Topic 2: What is a Finite Element?

Topic 3: Three Guidelines for Obtaining a Proper mesh

Additional Content to Read: CAD simplification for FEA

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Model Types: Understanding the different planar simulation and 3D simulation model types in FEA

Topic 1: Introduction to Model Types

Topic 2: Plane Stress Modeling

Topic 3: Plane Strain Modeling

Topic 4: Axisymmetric Modeling

Topic 5: Symmetry

Topic 6: Beam Models

Topic 7: Plate and Shell Modeling

Topic 8: Solid Element Modeling

Topic 9: Special Elements

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Mesh Convergence: Getting accurate results everywhere you need in your model

Topic 1: Mesh Convergence Introduction

Topic 2: The Relative Convergence Method

Topic 3: The Error Estimation Method

Topic 4: The Visual Examination Method

Topic 5: Getting The Proper Mesh Density

Exercise: Analysis of a plate with a hole

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FE Model Building: How to optimize your model building for efficient and accurate results

Topic 1: Introduction to FE model Building

Topic 2: Setting up the Model

Topic 3: Meshing Beam Models

Practical Tutorial: 1D Beam Modeling

Topic 4: Meshing Shell Models

Practical Tutorial: Shell Model Manual Creation

Topic 5: Manually Meshing Solid Models

Topic 6: Automeshing Solid Models

Topic 7: Transition Elements

Practical Tutorial: Unidirectional MPC Constraints

Practical Tutorial: Coupling a plate and a Solid using interpolation elements