Multiresolution Finite Element Mesh Generation

Abstract

Effective and robust automatic generation methods of finite element mesh of product model are required for CAE. Although many researches for them have been done, robust mesh generation for complex solid shapes with small features and flexible mesh property control are still difficult in current finite element meshers. In this paper, we propose a new method for automatic finite element mesh generation of a product model based on multiresolution representation of high-density mesh which are stably generated by existing finite element meshers. In our approach, geometrical and topological mesh properties required for FEA can be controlled using user-specified parameters, and mesh elements corresponding to the solid model elements used for setting the analysis conditions are preserved on the simplified meshes. Using our method, robust finite element mesh generation where the mesh property is controllable could be realized.