Use a finer mesh in the stress concentration area around a concave fillet or round to compensate for the lack of curvature. When cleared, produces meshes with straight elements, which can be a less accurate representation of the model. Create Curved Mesh Elements Creates meshes with curved edges and faces. The smaller the angle, the greater the number of mesh elements on a curve. Recommended Between 1.5 and 3.0 Maximum Turn Angle Effects the number of elements on curved surfaces. For example, a setting of 1.5 limits an elements edge length to 1.5 times the edge length of the adjacent element.
Specifies the maximum edge length ratio between adjacent element edges. The value is relative to the Average Size.ĭefault 0.2 Recommended Between 0.1 and 0.2 Grading Factor Effects the uniformity of the mesh transition between fine and coarse mesh.
Recommended Between 0.1 and 0.05 Minimum Element Size Allows for automatic refinement in small areas. Average Element Size Specifies the element size relative to the model size. Smaller mesh elements take longer to simulate. These parameters specify the mesh sizing and coarseness.
To view mesh settings, on the Ribbon: Stress Analysis tab Mesh panel, click Mesh Settings.For Parametric Dimension simulations, one mesh setting applies to all parameter ranges. Mesh settings are established for each simulation, and apply to the component in a global sense.
