Mesh Discretization Visualizations
Interactive visualizations accompanying the review paper "Mesh Discretization and Accuracy in Finite Element Analysis". Select a visualization from the sidebar or cards below.
Domain Discretization
Explore how continuous domains are divided into finite elements with adjustable density and element types.
Section 3Shape Functions
3D visualization of linear and quadratic shape functions on triangular elements.
Section 4Mesh Types Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of structured vs unstructured meshes.
Section 5h-Refinement
Demonstrate element subdivision for mesh refinement strategies.
Section 5p-Refinement
Visualize how polynomial degree affects approximation quality.
Section 6Convergence Plot
Interactive mesh convergence study with Richardson extrapolation.
Section 7Element Quality
Drag nodes to see real-time quality metrics: aspect ratio, skewness, Jacobian.