Table 2. FE mesh models with element size parameters for the ellipse head model.
| Model no. | Mesh type | Max size (mm) | Min size (mm) | Elements | Inverted elements | Max element growth rate | Curvature factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coarser | 59.96 | 0.2174 | 3,860 | 24 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| 2 | Coarse | 59.96 | 0.2174 | 4,506 | 24 | 1.35 | 0.4 |
| 3 | Normal | 59.96 | 0.135 | 4,996 | 20 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| 4 | Finer | 59.96 | 0.0563 | 5,594 | Nil | 1.25 | 0.25 |
| 5 | Extra fine | 59.96 | 0.0337 | 7,898 | Nil | 1.15 | 0.25 |
| 6 | Extremely fine | 59.96 | 0.009 | 11,590 | Nil | 1.1 | 0.2 |