Assignment 1-2D Meshing Challenge

OBJECTIVE:

To perform 2D meshing on the given components by following the given Quality Criteria and to assign the corresponding thickness to the elements.

Target length - 5mm

Minimum Length - 3.5mm

Maximum Length - 7mm

Ignore holes less than dia 5mm.

PROCEDURE:

MODEL – 1:

Import the model and Geometry cleanup.

Extracted midsurface:

Meshing:

Quality Check:

Assigning thickness:

MODEL – 2:

Import the model into Hypermesh.

Mid surface extracted:

Meshing:

Quality Check:

Assigning thickness:

FINAL MODEL IMAGE:

MODEL – 3:

Import the model and Geometry cleanup.

Mid surface extracted:

Meshing:

Quality Check:

Assigning thickness:

Conclusion:

• Extracted the mid surface and performed the geometry clean-up on the given components.
• Generated a 2D mesh on the given components by following the element quality criteria.
• Finally, assign the thickness for the given components.