Table 3.
FEA mesh parameters for systems I and II.
| Parameter Type | System I | System II |
|---|---|---|
| Studied element | Bar 1 | Bar 2 |
| Mesh type | Tri-dimensional mesh | Tri-dimensional mesh |
| Mesh generator used | Standard mesh | Curvature-based mesh |
| Jacobian | 4 points | 4 points |
| Mesh control | Defined | Defined |
| Element size | 1.5 mm | ND |
| Maximal element size | ND | 7.86174 mm |
| Minimal element size | ND | 1.25788 mm |
| Tolerance | 0.02 mm | ND |
| Mesh quality | High | High |
| Total number of knots | 659,329 | 784,006 |
| Total number of elements | 431,348 | 518,639 |
| Maximal shape coefficient | 263.08 | 509.35 |
| Shape coefficient < 3 | 95.9 | 97.6 |
| Shape coefficient > 10 | 0.23 | 0.12 |
ND: not determined.