MESH SIZING CALCULATOR

Calculate recommended FEA element sizes based on bending wavelength for accurate dynamic analysis.

Input Parameters

Material Properties: Al 6061-T6

E: 68.9 GPa
ρ: 2700 kg/m³
ν: 0.33
mm
Hz
Recommended Element Size
Linear Elements
20.11 mm
≤ λ/6
Quadratic Elements
30.17 mm
≤ λ/4
Controlling Wavelength: Bending wave at 2000 Hz
λB = 120.66 mm
Wave Speeds
Wave TypeSpeedWavelength @ 2000 Hz
Longitudinal5052 m/s2525.79 mm
Shear3097 m/s1548.66 mm
Bending (Critical)241 m/s120.66 mm
Rayleigh2788 m/s1393.80 mm