An expert system for the optimal mesh design in the <i>hp</i>‐version of the finite element method

Abstract This paper suggests a simple expert system frame and provides the domain knowledge for the optimal mesh design and the prediction of the error in the energy norm for the problem of plane elasticity using the hp ‐extension in the finite element method. The expert system monitors the progress of the analysis, guides the user through the various steps and is able to reason about its own advice. In an example the user–expert communication is shown and the superiority of the results is demonstrated.