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This resource explores various modeling approaches for 3D analyses, focusing on extrusion and swept meshing techniques. The extrusion method allows users to take a 2D area and extend it into a 3D volume by defining an axis through keypoints. Additionally, cylindrical coordinates can be utilized for extrusion. Swept meshing technique is discussed as a way to convert 2D elements into hex elements, making it easier to mesh volumes. Proper line divisions in the corresponding area are critical for successful mapping and mesh generation.
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Modeling and Meshing for 3-D Analyses Fall 2007
Some Modeling Approaches • Extrusion – Take an area and “extrude” it into a 3-D volume (Modeling/Operate/Extrude/Areas)
Extrusion (continued) • You can also extrude about an axis • Axis is identified by keypoints
Extrusion (continued) • You can extrude in cylindrical coordinates
Swept Meshing • Sweeping can help us mesh with hex elements • Just mesh an area with 2-D elements and then sweep to volume
Mapping • Works for areas made of 3 or 4 lines • Make sure all lines have right number of divisions • Mesh one area