2311 A Finite Element Mesh Generation for a 3D Structure Assembled by Solid and Shell Parts Based on Combined Usages of Frontal and Mapped Methods

Abstract

An automatic mesh generation method using a generalized mapped and frontal method combined for a general solid structure is given. The geometry of a 3D structure is created from solid and shell parts assembled. For solid or shell parts, mapped or frontal method is applied depending on the geometry to generate solid and shell elements. Some applications are demonstrated.