| Element Type | Freq. of Usage for Group 1 Papers 2005-2010 | Freq. of Usage for Group 2 Papers 2010-2013 | Dimension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexahedral | 3 | 6 | 3D |
| Tetrahedral | 2 | 5 | 3D |
| Prismatic | 1 | 3 | 3D |
| Irregular | 2 | 0 | 3D |
| Triangular | 3 | 1 | 2D |
| Quadrilateral | 1 | 0 | 2D |
| Rectangular | 1 | 2 | 2D |
| Unspecified or non-applicable | 27 | 39 |