Automatic mesh generation in 2-D and 3-D objects
TL;DR: A simple method of mesh generation for objects with complicated boundary configurations and a program which can generate the element data required for Finite Element Analysis based on these methods are proposed.
About: This article is published in Advances in Engineering Software.The article was published on 1989-01-03. It has received 1 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Mesh generation & Finite element method.
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TL;DR: Given the boundaries of the surface of the structure, this program discretises the internal space into regular grids of user defined density and produce nodal coordinates and nodal connectivity with optional bandwidth/ profile reduction for efficient finite element analysis.
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01 Jan 1976
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a computer program for two-dimensional field problems for structural and solid mechanics, including axisymmetric elasticity and Torsion of noncircular sections.
Abstract: BASIC CONCEPTS. One-Dimensional Linear Element. A Finite Element Example. Element Matrices: Galerkin Formulation. Two-Dimensional Elements. Coordinate Systems. FIELD PROBLEMS. Two-Dimensional Field Equation. Torsion of Noncircular Sections. Derivative Boundary Conditions: Point Sources and Sinks. Irrotational Flow. Heat Transfer by Conduction and Convection. Acoustical Vibrations. Axisymmetric Field Problems. Time-Dependent Field Problems: Theoretical Considerations. Time-Dependent Field Problems: Practical Considerations. Computer Program for Two-Dimensional Field Problems. STRUCTURAL AND SOLID MECHANICS. The Axial Force Member. Element Matrices: Potential Energy Formulations. The Truss Element. A Beam Element. A Plane Frame Element. Theory of Elasticity. Two-Dimensional Elasticity. Axisymmetric Elasticity. Computer Programs for Structural and Solid Mechanics. LINEAR AND QUADRATIC ELEMENTS. Element Shape Functions. Element Matrices. Isoparametric Computer Programs. References. Appendices.
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TL;DR: A new method to generate the topological properties among the input data necessary for the user of the Finite Element Method, which can generate the element-node relation for triangular and quadrilateral areas which are required to subdivide into different numbers of segments on their edges.
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