Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

--- wiki:sns:sns2014:select_resolution [2017/07/11 12:41] – created zach
+++ wiki:sns:sns2014:select_resolution [2017/07/14 09:31] (current) – claire
@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
-**Don't have Scan&Solve?  Get it now! 7-day evaluation is free**
+======Selecting the resolution for analysis======
-[[http://www.intact-solutions.com/get_sns.htm|{{wiki:download_button.png?125}}]]
-=====Selecting the resolution for analysis=====
 Selecting a proper resolution is an important part of finite element analysis.
@@ Line 9: / Line 6: @@
 In order to do this, the resolution must be chosen to be large enough to fit enough elements into the region of stress concentration.
-====Stress Concentration Example====
+=====Stress Concentration Example=====
 The following example shows a Scan&Solve simulation of a plate with several holes in it.  The **Show Grid** option has been enabled, so that the element distribution can be seen.
 In the first image, a high resolution was chosen.  There is a reasonable number of elements distributed around each of the holes, and the stress solution shown is a fairly smooth one that captures the expected behavior.
-{{ select_res_high_res_plate.png?400px }}
+{{ :select_res_high_res_plate.png?400 |}}
 Next, the resolution is decreased to the following distribution.  Several holes are now totally enclosed by an element.  This low resolution means that Scan&Solve will be unable to capture the details of the stress concentration.
-{{ select_res_low_res.png?400px  }}
+{{ :select_res_low_res.png?400 |}}
 The results are shown below.  While the solution results show the stress concentration, the orientation of maximum stress is incorrect.
-{{ select_res_low_results.png?400px }}
+{{ :select_res_low_results.png?400 |}}
 In general, there must be enough elements in an area to properly capture a stress concentration.  The first image above shows a resolution sufficient to capture the effect of the holes.
+===== Related Videos =====
+<WRAP half column>
+{{youtube>large:pLJc_SxwQ64}}
+Watch this example video for more on how to properly select the correct resolution using the grid display feature.
+</WRAP>