3.1. Benefits of Using Nonlinear Mesh Adaptivity for Linear Analysis

The following figures (set up in Ansys Mechanical) show the benefits of using mesh nonlinear adaptivity in a linear analysis to improve peak-stress predictions:

Figure 3.1: Stresses without (Top) and with (Bottom) Nonlinear Adaptivity

Stresses without (Top) and with (Bottom) Nonlinear Adaptivity

Figure 3.2: Structural Errors without (Top) and with (Bottom) Nonlinear Adaptivity

Structural Errors without (Top) and with (Bottom) Nonlinear Adaptivity