Post-Solve Checklist

Plausibility check

• [ ] Deformation qualitatively correct (direction, order of magnitude)?
• [ ] Reaction forces = applied loads?
• [ ] Symmetry confirmed for symmetric setups?
• [ ] Stresses at expected locations, no singularities in the assessment area?

Result visualisation

• [ ] Contour plot with a sensible colour scale?
• [ ] Deformed view generated?
• [ ] Section cuts created where needed?
• [ ] Path plots for critical regions?

Documentation

• [ ] Screenshots of relevant results captured?
• [ ] All setup parameters documented (material, boundary conditions, mesh)?
• [ ] Assessment and conclusions formulated?

If a check fails

Don't adjust the colour scale to make results look better — fix the underlying issue. Plausibility failures almost always indicate a setup error, not a problem with the part.