Mesh refinement should be driven by coupling gradients, not just local geometry. Focus on interface shear, thermal boundary layers, and contact hot spots.
Keywords: coupling gradient, y+, mesh smoothness, adaptive remesh triggers
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Where resolution matters most in coupled models.
Mesh refinement should be driven by coupling gradients, not just local geometry. Focus on interface shear, thermal boundary layers, and contact hot spots.
Keep your CFD mesh stable while the structure moves.
Foundation steps for a reliable fluid-structure coupling.
Small cues that suggest a model is headed for instability.