Knowledge system approach to automated two-dimensional quadrilateral mesh generation
We have developed a knowledge system approach that automates 2-D quadrilateral mesh generation. This approach employs an extensive knowledge system, AMEKS (Automated MEshing Knowledge System), the basic transfinite mapping algorithm for generation of quadrilateral elements, and a set of higher-order primitive decomposition algorithms. The entire system mimics experienced analysts' approaches to meshing 2-D geometries and automatically meshes a large class of 2-D geometries with well-formed quadrilateral elements. Because analysts use transfinite mapping algorithms to generate 3-D hexahedral meshes, we plan to extend our system to mimic analysts' approaches to 3-D hexahedral mesh generation.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 7183567
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-87-2563C; CONF-880719-2; ON: DE88004461
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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