Setting the p-Adaptive Options and Assigning Material

The p-adaptive method is limited to solid meshes only.

To specify the properties of the static study:

  1. In the Simulation study tree, right-click Partial p-method and select Properties.
  2. In the dialog box on the Options tab, the solver selection is Automatic.
  3. On the Adaptive tab under Adaptive method, select p-adaptive.
  4. Under p-Adaptive options, do the following:
    1. Select Total Strain Energy in Stop when.
    2. Type 0.02 for change is.
    3. Type 1 for Update elements with relative Strain Energy error of.
  5. Click OK.