During numerical analysis used shell/plate or solid finite elements, one of the most important aspects is to perform discretization of the structure to obtain appropriate, realistic results. Mesh refinement does not always allow you to obtain realistic results.

At the next Coffee Corner, several traps that lurk for engineers during analysis will be presented.

Key learning points include: Poor element quality (skewness, aspect ratio). Transition zones and mesh grading. Automatic mesh vs. Handmade mesh. Practical examples with not obvious errors.