How Mesh Quality, Refinement Strategies, and Convergence Studies Improve Simulation Accuracy in Ansys Mechanical

Getting accurate simulation results isn't just about running the analysis—it starts with a high-quality mesh! But how fine should your mesh be, and how do you balance accuracy with computational efficiency? Watch this video as we explore mesh refinement strategies in Ansys Mechanical, covering the impact of mesh quality on simulation accuracy, the differences between global and local mesh controls and when to refine, conducting mesh dependence studies to ensure reliable and converged results and a hands-on demo of mesh parametric studies and automatic mesh refinement in Ansys.

Jeanri van Rensburg

Senior Engineer.

Jeanri van Rensburg is a Senior Application Engineer specialising in Ansys Mechanical, Fluent, LS-DYNA, optiSLang, and Granta. She applies advanced FEA and CFD expertise to solve complex engineering challenges and drive innovation through simulation.

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