Beam L/D Ratio Diagnostic

The Beam L/D Ratio diagnostic is used to display a diagnostic plot of the length/diameter ratio of all beam elements in the model.

The optimum L/D ratio for cooling channel related beam elements is 2.5. Significantly lower L/D ratios can result in solver convergence warnings in the analysis. Significantly higher L/D ratios may result in solver convergence warnings and a reduction in solution accuracy.

To access this diagnostic, click (Mesh tab > Mesh Diagnostics panel > Beam L/D Ratio).

Dialog elements

Minimum

Enter the smallest length to diameter ratio that you want to include in the diagnostic results.

Tip: Generally, the optimum L/D value for cooling channel elements is 2.5. You should check for L/D values significantly lower or higher than this value.

Maximum

Enter the largest length to diameter ratio that you want to include in the diagnostic results.

Note: Generally, the optimum L/D value for cooling channel elements is 2.5. You should check for L/D values significantly lower or higher than this value.