ANSYS/LS-DYNA Adaptive meshing is a feature in the ANSYS program that allows for dynamic and automatic mesh refinement during a finite element analysis. It is especially useful for simulating problems with large deformations or complex geometries.
Adaptive meshing is important because it allows for a more accurate solution to be obtained in a shorter amount of time. It also helps to reduce computational costs by avoiding over-refinement in areas where it is not necessary.
Adaptive meshing works by analyzing the results of the initial mesh and identifying areas where the mesh needs to be refined. It then automatically adds or removes elements in those areas to improve the accuracy of the solution.
The benefits of using ANSYS/LS-DYNA Adaptive meshing include improved accuracy, reduced computational costs, and the ability to simulate complex problems that would be difficult to solve using a traditional fixed mesh approach.
While adaptive meshing is a powerful tool, it does have some limitations. It may not be suitable for all types of simulations, and the accuracy of the results may be affected by the initial mesh quality. It also requires additional computational resources, so the user should consider this when selecting the appropriate meshing approach for their simulation.