3. Mesh the Object



We will first have ANSYS automatically mesh the model for us (Free Mesh). Then later, we will improve the mesh quality by specifying mesh sizes, which will help improving the accuracy of the results.

MAIN MENU -> Preprocessor

      PREPROCESSOR -> -Meshing -Mesh

            MESH -> Area -Free

                  MESH AREAS -> Click on Pick All. Then click OK.

Wait for the program to mesh the part - this may take several seconds. Your meshed plate should look like figure below :


    

GO TO STEP 4