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[Jarodh22]

I am having an issue with a very simple set up of taking a plate with holes, applying fixed supports to the x faces, and applying forces on the y faces. The simulation works if I run it with a linear mesh, but it fails if I run it with a quadratic mesh because of pivot errors and 1 element in at least 2 directions error. There is no contact since it is just a single part. I am not sure how to fix this and would appreciate any help.

 

[peteroznewman]

You have 1 solid element in two directions circled. Don't do that.

The corrective action is to change the Mesh settings to require at least 2 elements using Proximity, or just use a smaller element size. You can make Capture Curvature set to Yes.

[Jarodh22]

Perfect thank you! If you have time could you explain what "Capture Proximity" and "Num Cells Across Gap" mean? I have seen your posts before, and they have been very helpful! Thank you for replying to mine so quickly and accurately.

[peteroznewman]

The mesher looks at two faces that are not adjacent but are proximate (near) to each other, and makes sure to put at least 2 elements in the gap between those two faces.

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