Effect of Finite Element Mesh Orientation on the Solution Accuracy of Torsional Problems

Abstract

In the mechanical systems there are numerous applications of torque, which results in the failure of a component due to shear stress if not properly designed. It becomes essential to examine the amount of torque, a component can sustain without failure. Now, Finite Element Method which has increasingly becoming an integral tool for CAD due to the ongoing revolution in computer field is used for the analysis of torque by number of researchers. Finite Element Mesh orientation has an effect on the accuracy of the solution. The present work describes the effect of triangular Finite Element Mesh orientation with regards to torsion.