Refinement along a line

The finite element size is reduced along the specified line.

Name

Identifies the refinement.

Size

Defines the size of refined elements.

Note : If this type of refinement is used without proper attention, it may result in really "strange" shapes of finite elements along the selected line. This may happen especially if the size along the line is too far from the standard element size that is used for other edges of the elements along the selected line (see the figure below).

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The procedure for the adjustment of line refinement

  1. Call function Line mesh refinement using tree menu function Calculation, mesh > Local mesh refinement > Line mesh refinement.

  2. Adjust the parameters (see above).

  3. Confirm with [OK].

  4. Select the line along which the refinement should be used.

  5. Close the function.