Multi-block mesh extrusion driven by a globally elliptic system

International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley, Vol 49, Num 1, pp.3-15, September 10-20 2000

MESHING
RESEARCH
CORNER

Special Edition on Unstructured Mesh Generation
International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol 49 Number 1-2, 10-20 September 2000

John C. Vassberg
Geometricon, L.L.C., 116 Magnolia Lane, Princeton, NJ 08540, U.S.A.

Abstract
This paper investigates the possibility of using a boundary integral equation to facilitate the generation of multi-block grid systems about semi-complex geometries. The integral equation utilized is that for a source density distribution over the surface of the body about which the conforming grid system is sought. Advantages of and restrictions to the current method are discussed in relation with other gridding techniques. Sample grid systems are provided for several dissimilar geometric shapes which illustrate the quality and robustness of the present scheme.