Summary and evidence

Evidence of learning

• m04_mesh_study.csv with three cases.
• Topological counts coincident with divisions.
• Summary SHPP and n_shape_bad=0.
• A graph of |uy_tip| versus the number of elements.
• The selected mesh and a justification based on cost and variation.
• The diagnosis of the five defects.

Exit checklist

• ☐ My three cases only differ in the discretization.
• ☐ The divisions are obtained from parameters and not from IDs.
• ☐ The real topology matches the expected one.
• ☐ TYPE, MAT and form approve before solving.
• ☐ The total load and the measurement point remain constant.
• ☐ Each change uses the next finer mesh as its reference.
• ☐ I accept selected_case=0 as a valid conclusion.
• ☐ I do not use the singular stress of the fixed support as a criterion.

Technical traceability

The lesson uses Modeling and Meshing Guide for the mapped strategy; Command Reference 2024 R1 for ESIZE, LESIZE, MSHAPE, MSHKEY, SHPP, CHECK and VCLEAR; and Element Reference for SOLID185.