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Lecture 7
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Overview
Introduction Dependent and Independent Part Instances Mesh Generation Techniques Enabling Various Meshing Techniques Mesh Compatibility Controlling Mesh Density and Gradation
Parametric Modeling
Assigning Element Types Checking Mesh Quality and Obtaining Mesh Statistics Workshop 8: Structured Hex Meshing: Pipe Creep Model
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Overview
This lecture is intended to provide a brief overview of the meshing capabilities of ABAQUS/CAE. Meshing and partitioning is discussed further in the "ABAQUS/CAE: Geometry Import and Meshing" lecture notes. Specific issues relating to element selection criteria are discussed in Appendix 2 of these notes.
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Introduction
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Introduction
What is a mesh? Approximation of the geometry of the physical part model. Discretized geometry including many geometrically simple nodes and elements. Necessary for the finite element analysis program to perform a simulation. Defined by attributes that are features of the assembly. Features defined in the Mesh module will regenerate if you modify parameters of part or assembly features.
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part geometry
nodes
elements
Discretized geometry
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General capabilities of the Mesh module Allows you to mesh an assembly using various levels of automation and controls to suit the needs of your analysis Assign mesh attributes and set mesh controls to specify: Meshing technique Element shape Element type Mesh density Generate the mesh Query and verify the mesh for:
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Multiple independent instances of a given part can be partitioned each according to its own requirements (mesh, loads, etc.)
Each independent part instance must be meshed separately Dependent instances cannot be partitioned at the assembly level.
All dependent instances of a given part share the same geometry as the original part.
Thus, only the original part needs to be meshed Its dependent instances will inherit its mesh
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-Virtual topology
-Mesh
Dependent instance
No mesh-related features allowed
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quad mesh
quad-dominated mesh
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triangular mesh
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Tetrahedralany geometry can be meshed with tetrahedral elements unless the mesh seeds are too coarse.
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source side
target side
nodes copied from the source side to each element layer and to the target side
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Swept mesh
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Revolved mesh
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Target face and each connecting side must have only one face. Geometric
Adjacent faces will be combined to form the source side only if the edge dihedral angles are not too far from 180
Sweep meshable
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Mapped meshing applied indirectly by meshing a region and allowing ABAQUS/CAE to apply mapped meshing where appropriate
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Detailed bracket
All-hex mesh
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structured-meshing technique
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Mesh Compatibility
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Mesh Compatibility
Different regions of the same part instance can be meshed using different elements types, such as tetrahedra and hexahedra. Tie constraints are created automatically to connect the regions.
tie constraints inserted automatically at partition
Allows hexahedra to be used adjacent to contact surfaces or in high gradient regions where accuracy is essential, with tetrahedra in other regions.
When a region is meshed, an existing mesh on an adjacent region is unaffected.
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Mesh Compatibility
Currently it is not possible to obtain meshes automatically that are compatible between part instances.
tied surfaces
If mesh compatibility is required between two or more bodies, first try to create a single part that contains all the bodies.
Multiple part instances can be merged into a single part instance in the Assembly module. Different material regions can be separated using partitions. If the two objects must be modeled as separate parts, consider using tie constraints to glue two regions together. Alternatively, merge instance meshes into a conforming orphan mesh.
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Using tie constraints to glue the cylinder to the block: exploded view of assembly (top) and mesh
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Mesh Compatibility
Merging instance meshes into a conforming orphan mesh Mesh topology and node positions must conform. Single step creates orphan mesh part and replaces instances Works with any combination of dependent/independent/native/orphan instances
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Mesh Compatibility
Example Approach 1: Tie constraints (labor intensive in this case) Approach 2: Merge meshes (relatively easy)
Side 3 Side 4
Side 1
Side 2
Part mesh
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New edges created by partitioning automatically inherit the global mesh seeds.
You can override the global mesh seeds with local mesh seeds along selected edges. Edge mesh seeds can be uniform or biased. Edge mesh seeds propagate automatically from the selected edge to the matching edges for swept meshable regions.
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Parametric Modeling
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Parametric Modeling
A useful feature of the Mesh module is the ability to regenerate partitions and mesh attributessuch as element-type assignments, seeds, and mesh controlsafter a part has been modified. You must always recreate the mesh itself after modifying a model.
For example, the model shown at right has been partitioned into 4 regions and then seeded to specify an approximate element size of 3.
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Parametric Modeling
You can return to the Part module and modify the hole so that it is somewhat larger. When you return to the Mesh module, the partitions and the seeds are regenerated, as shown at right. In addition, settings in the Mesh Controls and Element Type dialog boxes (such as element shape, element type, and meshing technique) are also regenerated. (You can display these two dialog boxes by selecting MeshControls and Mesh Element Type from the main menu bar.) If you modify the part drastically (e.g., if you delete features instead of modifying the hole in the figure at right), the seeds and partitions may fail to regenerate. In these cases you must create new seeds and partitions after re-entering the Mesh module.
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