Question 1
In a finite element contour plot, what does a displacement plot usually show?
Question 2
What does a stress plot in FEA most commonly represent?
Question 3
Why can displacement plots often look smoother than stress plots?
Question 4
What is a common reason to be cautious when interpreting a very high stress value near a fixed support or point load?
Question 5
What is the main purpose of boundary conditions in a finite element model when interpreting plots?
