Table 8 The influence of mesh size on the maximum deflection.

From: Experimental study and finite element analysis of heavy-duty escalator truss under full load conditions

Mesh size/mm

60

40

30

20

10

Deflection/mm

8.48

9.05

9.60

10.37

10.17

Relative error

16.57% (↓)

11.05% (↓)

5.61% (↓)

1.92% (↑)

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