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Concept: Comparing Convergence Methods

Comparing Convergence Methods
Each time you define an analysis, a convergence method must be selected. Simulate is a very powerful tool
which enables you to obtain the ideal balance between the required result accuracy, and necessary time and
hardware resources.

When selecting a convergence method, there are five questions that should be answered:

1. What is the purpose of the analysis?

2. What accuracy do I need regarding displacements?

3. What accuracy do I need regarding stresses?

4. Do I need a convergence proof?

5. How much time Simulate needs?

The figures shown represent the results obtained with the four different types of convergence and the resulting
displacements and stresses.

• Figure 1: Multipass Adaptive – Maximum Displacement is 0.175 mm and maximum stress is 6.33 N/mm2.

Figure 1 – Multipass Convergence Method

• Figure 2: Single-pass Adaptive – Maximum Displacement is 0.174 mm and maximum stress is 6.02 N/mm2.

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Figure 3 – Quick Check

• Figure 4: P1 – Maximum Displacement is 0.014 mm and maximum stress is 1.82 N/mm2. This represents a
multipass run with the maximum p-level limited to one.

Figure 4 – P1

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