The MESH module contains a set of meshing algorithms, which are used for meshing entities (1D, 2D, 3D) composing geometrical objects.
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For meshing of 1D entities (edges):
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Wire Discretisation meshing algorithm - splits a wire into a number of mesh segments following any 1D hypothesis.
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Composite Side Discretisation algorithm - allows to apply any 1D hypothesis to a whole side of a geometrical face even if it is composed of several edges provided that they form C1 curve, have the same hypotheses assigned and form one side in all faces of the main shape of a mesh.
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For meshing of 2D entities (faces):
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Triangle meshing algorithms (Mefisto) - Faces are split into triangular elements.
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Quadrangle meshing algorithm (Mapping) - quadrilateral Faces are split into quadrangular elements.
Example of a triangular 2D mesh
Example of a quadrangular 2D mesh
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For meshing of 3D entities (volume objects):
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Hexahedron meshing algorithm (i,j,k) - 6-sided Volumes are split into hexahedral (cubic) elements.
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Body Fitting 3D meshing algorithm internal parts of Volumes are split into hexahedral elements forming a Cartesian grid; polyhedra and other types of elements are generated where the geometrical boundary intersects Cartesian cells.
Example of a tetrahedral 3D mesh
Example of a hexahedral 3D mesh
Some of 3D meshing algorithms also can generate 3D meshes from 2D meshes, working without geometrical objects. Such algorithms are
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Hexahedron meshing algorithm (i,j,k),
There is also a number of more specific algorithms:
Constructing meshes page describes in detail how to apply meshing algorithms.
See Also a sample TUI Script of a Define Meshing Algorithm operation.