Partition model
Partition model
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Hi everyone,
I`m working with Abaqus 6.3.1 and I do have a question. But let me explain first.
I imported a model from Catia V5 as a complete part. That means it consits of several components and Abaqus identificates it as one cell.
Now I want to mesh it. There for I have to partition it first because I do not want to use only tet elements, I need hex elements.
* The problem: When I try to partition the solid model by using a 'cutting plane' Abaqus sweeps that plane in many cases through my whole model. And that is not what I want. Are there any possibilities to limit the extension of the plane so that it partitions only the designated area? Or do I have to go back to Catia to manage it?
* Is it possible to repair a single element if it is distorted or do I have create a completly new mesh?
Thanks for your help.
Greetings Moinsen
I`m working with Abaqus 6.3.1 and I do have a question. But let me explain first.
I imported a model from Catia V5 as a complete part. That means it consits of several components and Abaqus identificates it as one cell.
Now I want to mesh it. There for I have to partition it first because I do not want to use only tet elements, I need hex elements.
* The problem: When I try to partition the solid model by using a 'cutting plane' Abaqus sweeps that plane in many cases through my whole model. And that is not what I want. Are there any possibilities to limit the extension of the plane so that it partitions only the designated area? Or do I have to go back to Catia to manage it?
* Is it possible to repair a single element if it is distorted or do I have create a completly new mesh?
Thanks for your help.
Greetings Moinsen





RE: Partition model
If an element is over distorted then you can't repair it unless you do it manually in the inp file, which isn't a good idea. Try altering the overall seeding or bias along individual lines to improve the mesh.
corus
http://www.corusresearch.com
RE: Partition model
If this is just a single complex part then you may want to use the "create partition N sided patch". This tool is hard to describe, but very useful - give it a try. Basically you can pick a number of points (or edges) on the part to define the partition.
RE: Partition model
I cannot find the function that you mentioned to split the part up into multipule parts based on vol. My version is 6.4.1. and can you tell me in details. thanks and have a good day...
Sam