Journal article
Feature-based multiblock finite element mesh generation
Computer aided design, Vol.42(12), pp.1108-1116
2010
DOI: 10.1016/j.cad.2010.07.005
PMCID: PMC2976065
PMID: 21076650
Abstract
Hexahedral finite element mesh development for anatomic structures and biomedical implants can be cumbersome. Moreover, using traditional meshing techniques, detailed features may be inadequately captured. In this paper, we describe methodologies to handle multi-feature datasets (i.e., feature edges and surfaces). Coupling multi-feature information with multiblock meshing techniques has enabled anatomic structures, as well as orthopaedic implants, to be readily meshed. Moreover, the projection process, node and element set creation are automated, thus reducing the user interaction during model development. To improve the mesh quality, Laplacian- and optimization-based mesh improvement algorithms have been adapted to the multi-feature datasets.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Feature-based multiblock finite element mesh generation
- Creators
- Kiran H Shivanna - Center for Computer Aided Design, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52246, USASrinivas C Tadepalli - Center for Computer Aided Design, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52246, USANicole M Grosland - Center for Computer Aided Design, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Computer aided design, Vol.42(12), pp.1108-1116
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.cad.2010.07.005
- PMID
- 21076650
- PMCID
- PMC2976065
- NLM abbreviation
- Comput Aided Des
- ISSN
- 0010-4485
- eISSN
- 1879-2685
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2010
- Academic Unit
- Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering; Orthopedics and Rehabilitation; Injury Prevention Research Center
- Record Identifier
- 9984040565002771
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