A 2-D finite element mesh generator for thermal analysis of underground power cables

1988 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Mushamalirwa ◽  
N. Germay ◽  
J.C. Steffens
Author(s):  
J. Rodriguez ◽  
M. Him

Abstract This paper presents a finite element mesh generation algorithm (PREPAT) designed to automatically discretize two-dimensional domains. The mesh generation algorithm is a mapping scheme which creates a uniform isoparametric FE model based on a pre-partitioned domain of the component. The proposed algorithm provides a faster and more accurate tool in the pre-processing phase of a Finite Element Analysis (FEA). A primary goal of the developed mesh generator is to create a finite element model requiring only essential input from the analyst. As a result, the generator code utilizes only a sketch, based on geometric primitives, and information relating to loading/boundary conditions. These conditions represents the constraints that are propagated throughout the model and the available finite elements are uniformly mapped in the resulting sub-domains. Relative advantages and limitations of the mesh generator are discussed. Examples are presented to illustrate the accuracy, efficiency and applicability of PREPAT.


1994 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 3539-3542 ◽  
Author(s):  
F.G. Uler ◽  
O.A. Mohammed

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