Adaptive Meshing

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Ahmad, N., T. Dunn, D. Mays, D. Bacon, M. Hall, R. A. Sauna, Z. Boybeyi, P. Lee, M. Turner.

"A Solution-Adaptive Grid Generation Scheme for Atmospheric Flow Simulations", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, Ed. M. Cross., B. K. Soni, J. F. Thompson, J. Hauser, P. R. Eiseman, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference, held at the University of Greenwich, pp.327-335, July 1998
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atmospheric simulation	adaptivity
triangle

Abstract

"Solving Difficult Grid Related Problems Utilizing the Volume Grid Manipulator", Proceedings, 7th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Lab, pp.35-57, October 1998
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structured	VGM
CFD	topology
parametric studies	adaptivity

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"Adaptive Curvature-Sensitive Meshing of the Medial Axis", Proceedings, 10th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.155-165, October 7-10 2001
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medial axis	curvature
adaptive mesh refinement

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"Directional adaptive surface triangulation", Computer Aided Geometric Design, Elsevier, Vol 16, pp.107-126, 1999
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surface meshing	directional curvature bounds
adaptivity	constrained Delaunay
Delaunay	triangle

Abstract

"Selection Strategies in Adaptive Refinement", Manuscript, pp.1-9
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adaptivity	error estimators
refinement

Abstract

"Adaptive Multiple-Level h-Refinement in Automated Finite Element Analysis", Engineering With Computers, Springer-Verlag, Num 5, pp.235-247, 1989
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adaptivity	finite elements
numerical models

"Mesh refinement for shape optimization", Structural Optimization, Springer-Verlag, Vol 9, pp.46-51, 1995
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adaptivity	shape optimization
quadrilateral	refinement
error estimator

Abstract

"Mesh Smoothing Using A Posteriori Error Estimates", SIAM J. Numerical Analysis, Elsevier, Vol 34, pp.979-997, 1997
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adaptivity	smoothing
triangle

Abstract

"More On Optimal Stress Points-Reduced Integration, Element Distortions and Error Estimation", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 28, pp.1487-1504, 1989
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distortion metric	quality
error estimation	adaptivity
quadratic	isoparametric
quadrilateral	hexahedra

Abstract

"An Adaptive Unstructured Mesh Method for Transient Flows Involving Moving Boundaries", 2nd Symposium on Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, University of Colorado, Boulder, August 1999
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adaptivity	CFD
moving boundary	tetrahedra
Delaunay

Abstract

"Generation of A F.E.M. Mesh from Stereolithography (STL) Files", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, The International Society of Grid Generation, pp.191-201, September 2000
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adaptive	boundary representation
CAD	finite element method
parametric representation	surface mesh

Abstract

"An Adaptive Finite Element Technique Using Element Equilibrium and Paving", American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Annual Meeting Dallas Texas, November 25-30, 1990, ASME, Nov 1990
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adaptivity	finite elements
paving

"Adaptive Mesh Refinement for Shells with Modified Ahmad Elements", Computers and Structures, Pergammon, Vol 61, Num 6, pp.1135-1141, 1996
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adaptivity	quadrilateral
refinement	surface meshing

Abstract

"Anisotropic adaptive mesh generation in two dimensions for CFD", 5th International Conference On Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, Mississppi State University, Vol 3, pp.197-206, April 1996
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adaptivity	anisotropy
CFD	Delaunay
triangle

Abstract

"Adaptive Trangular-Quadrilateral Mesh Generation", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 41, pp.915-934, 1998
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adaptivity	anisotropy
Delaunay triangulation	indirect quad meshing
quadrilateral	Riemannian structure

Abstract

"Optimization Tools for Adaptive Surface Meshing", AMD-Vol. 220 Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, ASME, pp.81-88, July 1997
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adaptivity	decimation
faceted surface	optimization
surface mesh

Abstract

"Mesh Gradation Control", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 43, pp.1143-1165, 1999
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gradation control	sizing control
adaptivity	anisotropy
Reimann metric	shock correction
surface meshing

Abstract

"H-Correction", INRIA Report No. 3199, INRIA, pp.29, June 1997
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anisotropy	background mesh
sizing control	adaptivity
surface meshing	transition control
Reimann metric

Abstract

"Unstructured Triangular-Quadrilateral Mesh Generation. Application to Surface Meshing.", 5th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.229-242, October 1996
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adaptivity	anisotropy
quadrilateral	surface meshing
triangle

Abstract
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"Minimal Variational Surfaces and Quality Triangular Meshes", Proceedings, 9th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.217-225, October 2000
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minimal variational surfaces	quality meshes
equilateral meshes	regular meshes
adaptivity	convex quadratic optimization
optimization	surface meshing
size map

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"Parametric surface meshing using a combined advancing-front generalized Delaunay approach", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley, Vol 49, Num 1, pp.233-259, September 10-20 2000
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parametric surface	surface meshing
anisotropy	Riemannian metric
advancing front	Delaunay
adaptivity	triangle

Abstract

"Anisotropic Mesh Generation with Particles", Dissertation, School of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, May 1996
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bubble	particles
physically-based	adaptivity
anisotropy	Riemannian metric
smoothing

Abstract

"Smoothing and Adaptive Redistribution for Grids With Irregular Valence and Hanging Nodes", Proceedings, 13th International Meshing Roundtable, Williamsburg, VA, Sandia National Laboratories, SAND #2004-3765C, pp.333-344, September 19-22 2004
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smoothing	adaptive redistribution
quality metrics	refinement
structured

Abstract
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"Anisotropic Mesh Optimization and its Application in Adaptivity", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 40, Num 22, pp.4119-4136, November 1997
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adaptivity	anisotropy
optimization

Abstract

"Improving Grid Quality Through Grid Adaption", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, Ed. M. Cross., B. K. Soni, J. F. Thompson, J. Hauser, P. R. Eiseman, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference, held at the University of Greenwich, pp.351-360, July 1998
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adaptivity	smoothing
node based adaption	hybrid

Abstract

"Adaptation of Unstructured Meshes Using Node Movement", 5th International Conference On Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, Mississippi State University, pp.269-278, April 1996
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adaptivity

Abstract

"New Progress in Anisotropic Grid Adaptation for Inviscidand Viscous Flows Simulations", INRIA Report No. 2671, INRIA, October 1995
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anisotropy	adaptivity
CFD	Navier Stokes
Delaunay	Reimann metric

Abstract

"New Progress in Anisotropic Grid Adaptation for Inviscid and Viscous Flows Simulations", Proceedings, 4th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.73-85, October 1995
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adaptivity	anisotropy
CFD	Delaunay
metric

Abstract
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"Topological Adaptivity For Mesh Quality Improvement", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, The International Society of Grid Generation, pp.107-116, June 2002
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adaptivity	advancing layer
mesh quality

Abstract

"Improved adaptive quadrilateral mesh generation using fission elements", Advances in Engineering Software, Elsevier, Vol 29, Num 7, pp.733-744, 1998
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adaptivity	fission elements
quadrilateral

Abstract

"Quadtree/Octree Meshing with Adaptive Analysis", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Fluid Mechanics `88, Pineridge Press, pp.633-642, 1988
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octree	quadtree
adaptivity	Delaunay
triangle	tetrahedra

Abstract

"A 3-D Adaptive Mesh Refinement Using Variable-Node Solid Transition Elements", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 39, Num 9, pp.1585 - 1606, May 1996
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adaptive mesh refinement	error estimation
neighbouring element	non-conforming modes
solid transition element	superconvergent patch recovery

Abstract

"Project MIDAS: Magnet Integrated Design and Analysis System", IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, IEEE, Vol 2, Num 33, March 1997
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adaptivity	Delaunay
electromagnetics	tetrahedron

Abstract

"Mesh Generation and Mesh Adaptation by Mesh Topology Optimization", 2nd Symposium on Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, University of Colorado, Boulder, August 1999
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tetrahedra	remeshing
large deformation	adaptivity
topology optimization	clean-up

Abstract

"Adaptive Meshing for Forming Processes", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, Ed. M. Cross., B. K. Soni, J. F. Thompson, J. Hauser, P. R. Eiseman, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference, held at the University of Greenwich, pp.3-19, July 1998
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adaptivity	metal forming
clean-up	mesh improvement
remeshing	tetrahedra

Abstract

"An adaptive method for the automatic triangulation of 3D parametric surfaces", Computer-Aided Design, Elsevier, Vol 30, Num 2, pp.139-149, 1998
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advancing front	surface meshing
triangles	Riemannian metric
adaptivity	parametric surfaces

Abstract

"On Adaptive Mesh Generation in Two Dimensions", Proceedings, 8th International Meshing Roundtable, South Lake Tahoe, CA, U.S.A., pp.109-117, October 1999
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adaptivity	triangle
quadrilateral

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"Parallel Refinement and Coarsening of Tetrahedral Meshes", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Num 46, pp.1101-1125, November 1999
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adaptive	coarsening
parallel	refinement

Abstract

"Adaptive meshing for dynamic strain localization", Computer methods in applied mechanics and engineering, Elsevier, Vol 137, pp.285-306, 1996
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adaptivity	anisotropy
triangle

Abstract

"Adaptive Mesh Refinement in Electromagnetic Problems", Proceedings, 9th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.147-155, October 2000
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adaptivity	refinement
error indicator	triangles
electromagnetics

Abstract
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"Specific Features of FE-Meshes used in Lagrange Formulation for the Analysis of Metal Forming Processes", 2nd Symposium on Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, University of Colorado, Boulder, August 1999
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forging	adaptivity
remeshing	large deformation
rezoning

Abstract

"A Method of Dynamic Mesh Adaptation", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 39, Num 6, pp.939 - 949, March 1996
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adaptive grid	efficient data structure
error reduction	recursive subdivision
theoretic speedup

Abstract

"Evaporation: a Technique for Visualizing Mesh Quality", Proceedings, 8th International Meshing Roundtable, South Lake Tahoe, CA, U.S.A., pp.259-265, October 1999
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refinement	adaptivity
preprocessing	mesh visualization
quality	tetrahedra

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"Coarse mesh evolution strategies in the Galerkin multigrid method with adaptive remeshing for geometrically non-linear problems", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 49, Num 4, pp.547 - 571, October 2000
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adaptive strategy	coarse mesh evolution
elasto-plastic problem	Galerkin strategy
geometrically non-linear	multi-grid method

Abstract

"Special Volume on Adaptive Meshing", Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, Elsevier, Vol 25, Num 1, pp.359-360, 1997
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adaptivity

overview

Abstract

"Adaptive mesh generation based on multi-resolution quad tree representation", International Journal For Numerical Methods In Engineering, John Wiley, Vol 48, pp.1571-1582, 2000
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multiresolution	quadtree
adaptivity

Abstract

"Adaptive Finite Element Surface Remeshing", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, Ed. M. Cross., B. K. Soni, J. F. Thompson, J. Hauser, P. R. Eiseman, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference, held at the University of Greenwich, pp.371-380, July 1998
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surface	size map
curvature	facet representation
adaptivity	remeshing
triangle

Abstract

"Maillages. Applications aux elements finis", Hermes Science Publ., Paris, pp.842, 23 chapters, 1999
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overview	classification
survey	multiblock
algebraic	quadtree
octree	advancing front
Delaunay	medial axis
surface meshing	curve meshing
implicit surfaces	optimization
modifications	adaptivity
P-method	parallel

Abstract

"About Surface Remeshing", Proceedings, 9th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.123-136, October 2000
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surface remeshing	remeshing
triangles	triangulation
Hausdorff distance	decimation
adaptivity

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"Anisotropic mesh adaptation for transient flows simulations", Proceedings, 12th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.335-348, Sept. 2003
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adaptivity	anisotropy
metric	error estimate
CFD	transient problem

Abstract
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"Fast Adaptive Quadtree Mesh Generation", Proceedings, 7th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Lab, pp.211-224, October 1998
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triangle	quadtree
spatial decomposition	adaptivity

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"Delaunay Tetrahedralization using an Advancing-Front Approach", 5th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.31-46, October 1996
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adaptivity	advancing front
anisotropy	Delaunay
tetrahedron

Abstract
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"Criteria to Achieve Nearly Optimal Meshes in the h-Adaptive Finite Element Method", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 39, pp.4039-4061, 1996
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adaptivity	optimal mesh
criteria	refinement
error estimation	triangle

Abstract

"Fully Automatic Mesh Generator for 3D Domains of Any Shape", Impact of Comuting in Science and Engineering, Academic Press, Vol 2, pp.187-218, 1990
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adaptivity	boundary-constrained
Delaunay	tetrahedron
Voronoi

Abstract

"Tet Meshing: Construction, Optimization, And Adaptation", Proceedings, 8th International Meshing Roundtable, South Lake Tahoe, CA, U.S.A., pp.133-141, October 1999
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tetrahedra	constrained triangulation
Delaunay	overview
adaptivity	optimization
smoothing

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"Automatic 3D Mesh Generation Conforming a Prescribed Size Map", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, Ed. M. Cross., B. K. Soni, J. F. Thompson, J. Hauser, P. R. Eiseman, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference, held at the University of Greenwich, pp.21-32, July 1998
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adaptivity	tetrahedra
boundary constrained	Delaunay
size map

Abstract

"Tet Meshing", 8th International Meshing Roundtable, unpublished, October 1999
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tetrahedra	Delaunay kernel
in-sphere predicate	round-off errors
adaptivity

Abstract

"Delaunay Triangulation and Meshing: Application to Finite Elements", Hermes, pp.413, 1998
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adaptivity	anisotropy
boundary-constrained	data structures
Delaunay	line meshing
overview	parametric surface
Reimann metric	tetrahedra
triangle

Abstract

"A Remeshing Procedure for Numerical Simulation of Forming Processes in Three Dimensions", Proceedings, 15th International Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp.127-144, September 17-20 2006
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adaptive remeshing	forming process
geometrical error estimator	thin sheet

Abstract
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"Level Sets as Input for Hybrid Mesh Generation", Proceedings, 9th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.137-146, October 2000
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level set	adaptivity
hybrid grids	moving grids

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"An Approach to Refining Three-Dimensional Tetrahedral Meshes Based on Delaunay Transformations", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley, Num 37, pp.793-812, 1994
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adaptivity	Delaunay triangulation
finite elements	node generation
refinement	relaxation
smoothing	tetrahedron
three-dimensional	triangulation
Voronoi

Abstract

"Adaptive Refinement of Hierarchical Meshes", 2nd Symposium on Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, University of Colorado, Boulder, August 1999
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refinement	adaptivity
prism	wedge
pyramid

Abstract

"Mesh Generation and Adaptivity for the Solution of Compressible Viscous High Speed Flows", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 38, pp.1123-1148, 1995
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line relaxation	adaptivity
Navier-Stokes equations	triangle
tetrahedra	CFD

Abstract

"A fews snags in mesh adaptation loops", Proceedings, 14th International Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp.301-312, September 11-14 2005
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adaptivity

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"Mesh Generation With Adaptive Finite Element Analysis", Advances in Engineering Software, Elsevier, Vol 13, Num 5, pp.238-262, 1991
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adaptivity	finite elements
two-dimensional

"Mesh Generation for hp-Type Finite Element Analysis of Plates", 2nd Symposium on Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, University of Colorado, Boulder, August 1999
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error norm	Reissner-Mindlin
adaptivity	anisotropy
boundary layer	advancing front
coarse meshing

Abstract

"Grid Adaptation for Gas Dynamic and Astrophysical Flows", Proceedings, 8th International Meshing Roundtable, South Lake Tahoe, CA, U.S.A., pp.313-319, October 1999
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adaptivity	control volume method
structured

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"Adaptive Grid Refinement and Sensors for the Euler Equations", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, Ed. M. Cross., B. K. Soni, J. F. Thompson, J. Hauser, P. R. Eiseman, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference, held at the University of Greenwich, pp.381-390, July 1998
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adaptivity	refinement
CFD	error estimation
triangle

Abstract

"Adaptive Refinement-Coarsening Scheme for Three-Dimensional Unstructured Meshes", AIAA Journal, AIAA, Vol 43, Num 8, pp.1440-1447, August 1993
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adaptivity	coarsening
refinement	tetrahedra

Abstract

"A Posteriori Error Estimation and Adaptive Mesh Refinement for Combined Thermal-Stress Finite Element Analysis", Computers and Structures, Pergammon, Vol 59, Num 6, pp.1149-1163, 1996
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adaptivity	error estimators
refinement	thermal analysis

Abstract

"Unstructured Grid Adaption for Non-Convex Domains", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Fluid Mechanics `88, Pineridge Press, pp.599-609, 1988
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adaptivity	triangle
smoothing	spring analogy
physically based	bubble

Abstract

"Anisotropic Smoothing And Solution Adaption For Unstructured Grids", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 39, pp.3163-3174, 1996
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adaptivity	anisotropy
Delaunay	smoothing

Abstract

"Adaptive Hybrid Grid Generation for Turbomachinery and Aerospace Applications", 2nd Symposium on Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, University of Colorado, Boulder, August 1999
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adaptivity	hybrid
prismatic layers	wedge
CFD

Abstract

"Finite Element Analysis Using Adaptive Mesh Generation", SDRC report, SDRC, 1995
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adaptivity	distortion metric
refinement

Abstract

"Natural hierarchical refinement for finite element methods", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol 56, Num 8, pp.1109 - 1124, February 2003
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adaptive approximation	finite element
hierarchical	mesh refinement
subdivision element method	subdivision surface

Abstract

"The Application of Graded Meshes Generator to Adaptation by Remeshing", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, Ed. M. Cross., B. K. Soni, J. F. Thompson, J. Hauser, P. R. Eiseman, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference, held at the University of Greenwich, pp.421-430, July 1998
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triangle	advancing front
Delaunay	adaptivity
graded mesh	B-spline

Abstract

"A Generalized Delaunay Triangulation Algorithm With Adaptive Grid Size Control", Communications in Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 13, pp.941-948, 1997
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adaptivity	Delaunay
element size control	triangle

Abstract

"On the Design of Initial Mesh and Mesh Quality Measures", AMD-Vol. 220 Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, ASME, pp.97-108, July 1997
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adaptivity	advancing front
density function	expert system
fuzzy logic	metric
quality	triangle

Abstract

"An Adaptive Fuzzy Logic Finite Element Analysis", Winter Meeting, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, ASAE, 1994
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adaptivity	fuzzy logic
expert systems	error estimation

Abstract

"Optimal Mesh for P1 Interpolation in H1 Seminorm", Proceedings, 15th International Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp.259-270, September 17-20 2006
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interpolation	hessian
adaptivity	optimal mesh

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"Generation of quadrilateral mesh over analytical curved surfaces", Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, Elsevier, Num 27, pp.251-272, 1997
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quadrilateral	surface meshing
indirect method	topology improvement
analytical surfaces	adaptivity

Abstract

"Adaptive Parametric Surface Meshing Based on Discreet Derivatives", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, The International Society of Grid Generation, pp.719-728, September 2000
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adaptive	advancing front
Delaunay	derivative
discrete	finite element
mapping	parametric surface
Riemannian metric

Abstract

"On Solving Nearly Incompressible 2D Problems Using an Adaptive Refinement Procedure", Communications In Numerical Methods In Engineering, Wiley, Vol 14, pp.409-418, 1998
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adaptivity	refinement
error estimation	incompressible

Abstract

"Automatic metric 3D surface mesh generation using subdivision surface geometrical model. Part 2: Mesh generation algorithm and examples", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 56, Num 11, pp.1615 - 1646, March 2003
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advancing front technique	interpolating subdivision surface
metric 3D anisotropic adaptive surface mesh generations	sharp and discontinuous features on 3D surface meshes

Abstract

"Automatic metric 3D surface mesh generation using subdivision surface geometrical model. Part 1: Construction of underlying geometrical model", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 56, Num 11, pp.1593 - 1614, March 2003
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cusp points and crease lines	geometrical model
inter-polating subdivision surfaces	metric 3D anisotropic adaptive surface mesh generations
sharp features on 3D surface meshes

Abstract

"Automatic adaptive finite element mesh generation over arbitrary two-dimensional domain using advancing front technique", Computers and Structures, Pergammon, Vol 71, pp.9-34, 1999
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adaptivity	advancing front
two-dimensional	quadrilateral
triangle

Abstract

"Aspects of adaptive mesh generation based on domain decomposition and Delaunay triangulation", Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, Elsevier, Vol 20, pp.47-70, 1995
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adaptivity	Delaunay
density	domain decomposition
point creation	quadrilateral
quadtree	triangle

Abstract

"Simultaneous Refinement and Coarsening Adaptive Meshing with Moving Boundaries", Proceedings, 7th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Lab, pp.201-210, October 1998
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combustion	adaptivity
coarsening	refinement
moving boundary	sphere-packing
Delaunay

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"Analysis of Hessian Recovery Methods for Generating Adaptive Meshes", Proceedings, 15th International Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp.163-172, September 17-20 2006
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adaptivity

hessian recovery

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"On discrete boundaries and solution accuracy in anisotropic adaptive meshing", Proceedings, 14th International Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp.313-324, September 11-14 2005
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adaptivity	anisotropy
solution accuracy

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"Tracking the Front of Moving Boundaries Using Grid GenerationTechniques", Proceedings, 8th International Meshing Roundtable, South Lake Tahoe, CA, U.S.A., pp.333-343, October 1999
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moving boundary	refinement
adaptivity	semiconductors
tetrahedra

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"Automatic Mesh Generation and Adaptation by Using Contours", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 31, pp.689-707, 1991
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remeshing	density function
node spacing	contours
triangles	adaptivity

Abstract

"Selective regional refinement procedure for adaptive finite element analysis", Computers and Structures, Pergammon, Vol 68, pp.325-341, 1998
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selective regional refinement	error estimation
refinement	adaptivity
quadrilateral

Abstract

"On Using Meshes of Mixed Element Types in Adaptive Finite Element Analysis", Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, Elsevier, Vol 11, pp.307-336, 1992
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adaptivity	error estimator
mixed elements	quadrilateral
triangle

Abstract

"The Parallelization of an Advancing-Front, All-Quadrilateral Meshing Algorithm for Adaptive Analysis", Proceedings, 4th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.59-70, October 1995
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adaptivity	parallel processing
paving	quadrilateral

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"Mesh Adaptation in Fluid Mechanics", Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Pergammon, Vol 50, Num 5, pp.819-847, 1995
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adaptivity	CFD
refinement

Abstract

"Aerospace Applications of Solution Adaptive Finite Element Analysis", Computer Aided Geometric Design, Elsevier, Vol 12, pp.709-731, 1995
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adaptivity	aerospace
CFD	Delaunay
tetrahedra	triangle

Abstract

"Adaptive Unstructured Grid Generation for Viscous Flow Applications", 12th AIAA Computational Fluid Dynamics Conference, San Diego, CA., AIAA Paper 95-1726CP, June 19-22 1995
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adaptivity	advancing front
CFD	triangle

Abstract

"A New Approach to Octree-Based Hexahedral Meshing", Proceedings, 10th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.209-221, October 7-10 2001
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hexahedra	octree
conforming patterns	mesh adaptation
adaptivity	grid-based
inside-out

Abstract

"Unstructured Mesh Generation and Adaptivity", ICASE Report No. 95-26, NASA Langley Research Center, pp.45, April 1995
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adaptivity	anisotropy
classification	Delaunay
node location	overview
tetrahedra	triangle

Abstract

"3D Adaptive Mesh Refinement", Communications In Numerical Methods In Engineering, Wiley, Vol 14, pp.397-407, 1998
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adaptivity	tetrahedra
bisection	refinement
error estimator

Abstract

"Self Adaptive Mesh Generation for 3-D Finite Element Calculation", IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, IEEE, Vol 2, Num 28, pp.1751-1754, March 1992
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adaptivity	Delaunay triangulation
finite elements	three-dimensional

"Simple Algorithm for Adaptive Refinement of Three Dimensional Finite Element Tetrahedral Meshes", AIAA Journal, Vol 33, Num 5, pp.928-932, May 1995
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adaptivity	refinement
tetrahedron

Abstract

"A Data Structure Dedicated to an Integrated Free-form Surface Environment", Computers and Structures, Pergammon, Vol 57, Num 2, pp.345-355, 1995
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adaptivity	CAD
data structures	geometric modeling
NURBS	refinement
surface mesh

Abstract

"Adaptive mesh-updating methods for non-linear finite element analysis of shells", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 43, Num 8, pp.1523 - 1544, December 1998
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adaptivity	ALE
node relocation	non-linear finite element analysis

Abstract

"A New Aapproach to Generating Surface Triangular Mesh over Multi-connected Domain with Density", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, The International Society of Grid Generation, September 2000
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adaptive	advancing front
density	finite element method
triangular surface mesh

Abstract

"Simplicial Meshing with Automatic Length Scale Computation", 1997
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adaptivity	node location
smoothing	tetrahedra
triangle

Abstract

"2-D and 3-D Unstructured Mesh Adaption Relying on Physical Analogy", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Fluid Mechanics `88, Pineridge Press, pp.653-662, 1988
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adaptivity	physically based
bubble	triangle
tetrahedra

Abstract

"Parallel Mesh Refinement Without Communication", Proceedings, 13th International Meshing Roundtable, Williamsburg, VA, Sandia National Laboratories, SAND #2004-3765C, pp.437-448, September 19-22 2004
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adaptive tetrahedral tessellation	parallel mesh refinement
streaming subdivision	parallel

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"Adaptive Remeshing for Three-Dimensional Compressible Flow Computations", Journal of Computational Physics, Academic Press, Vol 103, pp.269-285, 1992
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adaptivity	remeshing
CFD	tetrahedra

Abstract

"About Local Refinement of Tetrahedral Grids based on Bisection", 5th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.123-136, October 1996
keywords:


adaptivity	bisection
refinement	tetrahedron

Abstract
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"A 3d Derefinement Algorithm for Tetrahedral Grids", AMD-Vol. 220 Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, ASME, pp.17-23, July 1997
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adaptivity	derefinement
refinement	tetrahedra

Abstract

"Effect of Node Placement Algorithm on Adaptive Mesh Generation", Computers and Structures, Pergammon, Vol 62, Num 5, pp.909-917, 1997
keywords:


adaptivity	node placement
triangle

Abstract

"Effect of node placement algorithm on adaptive mesh generation", Computers and Structures, Pergamon, Vol 62, Num 5, pp.909-917, 1997
keywords:


adaptivity

node placement

Abstract

"A Self-Adaptive FE System Based on Recursive Spatial Decomposition and Multigrid Analysis", International Journal For Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 38, pp.1399-1421, 1995
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adaptivity	multigrid
recursive subdivision	spatial decomposition

"Automatic nested refinement - A technique for the generation of high quality multi-block structured grids for multi-scale problems using GridPro", Proceedings, 12th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.277-284, Sept. 2003
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multi-scale problems	multi-block
structured	nested refinement
fractals	conformal adaptive hex meshing
GridPro

Abstract
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"Surface remeshing by local hermite diffuse interpolation", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley, Vol 49, Num 1, pp.31-49, September 10-20 2000
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adaptivity	mesh optimization
surface meshing	remeshing
moving least squares	diffuse approximation
curvature	size map

Abstract

"Parallel Algorithm Oriented Mesh Database", Proceedings, 10th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.197-206, October 7-10 2001
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parallel	mesh database
adaptivity	load balancing
library	data structure
API	object-oriented

Abstract
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"Combination of Adaptivity and Mesh Smoothing for the Finite Element Analysis of Shells with Intersections", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 40, pp.2459-2474, 1997
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adaptivity	error computation
linear analysis	mesh smoothing
quadrilateral	shell structures

Abstract

"Combination of Adaptivity and Mesh Smoothing for the Finite Element Analysis of Shells with Intersections", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 40, Num 13, pp.2459 - 2474, July 1997
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adaptivity	error computation
linear finite element analysis	mesh smoothing
shell structures

Abstract

"Local Modification of Meshes for Adaptive and/or MultiGrid Finite-Element Methods", Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics, Elsevier, Num 36, pp.79-89, 1991
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adaptivity

mesh refinement

"Mesh Adaptation Using a Four-Noded Quadrilateral Plate Bending Element", Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Elsevier, Vol 50, Num 5, pp.737-758, 1995
keywords:


quadrilateral	adaptivity
error estimator

Abstract

"Automated Meshing of Complex 3-D Domaind From Classified Images", Proceedings, 4th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.193-204, October 1995
keywords:


adaptivity	classified images
hexahedron

Abstract
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"A Dynamic Data Structure Suitable for Adaptive Mesh Refinement in Finite Element Method", Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, Elsevier, Vol 4, pp.237-247, 1988
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data structure	Delaunay
triangle	refinement
adaptivity

Abstract

"Automatic and Adaptive Mesh Generation", IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, IEEE, Vol 6, Num 21, pp.2484-2489, Nov. 1985
keywords:


adaptivity	finite elements
three-dimensional	two-dimensional

"How Efficient are Delaunay Refined Meshes? An Empirical Study", Proceedings, 15th International Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp.215-238, September 17-20 2006
keywords:


Delaunay refinement	empirical study
error measure	adaptive delaunay refinement

Abstract
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"Anisotropic mesh refinement for problems with internal and boundary layers", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley, Vol 46, Num 11, pp.1933-1953, December 1999
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adaptivity	anisotropic mesh refinement
anisotropy	boundary layers
CFD	convection-diffusion problems
hybrid	internal layers
layer-fitted meshes	refinement
stabilized finite element methods

Abstract

"Adjacency for Grid Generation and Grid Adaptation in Delaunay Triangulation", Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Elsevier, Vol 150, pp.57-64, 1997
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adaptivity	Delaunay
remeshing	triangle

Abstract

"Quad-Dominant Mesh Adaptation Using Specialized Simplicial Optimization", Proceedings, 15th International Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp.21-38, September 17-20 2006
keywords:


quad-dominant	adaptivity
anisotropy	Riemannian metric

Abstract
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"Numerical Grid Generation, Foundation and Applications", Elsevier, 1985
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adaptivity	algebraic generation
CFD	conformal mapping
elliptic	hyperbolic
mapped meshing	overview
parabolic	structured meshing

Abstract

"Adaptive High-Aspect Ratio Structured 2-D Grids", Proceedings, 9th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.193-204, October 2000
keywords:


mesh optimization	optimization
adaptivity	quadrilateral
structured	anisotropy
boundary layer	thin layer

Abstract
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"Fully automatic adaptive mesh refinement integrated into the solution process", Proceedings, 12th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.307-314, Sept. 2003
keywords:


h-adaptivity	refinement
adaptive mesh refinement

Abstract
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"Adaptive Grid Refinement and Sensors for the Euler Equations", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, Ed. M. Cross., B. K. Soni, J. F. Thompson, J. Hauser, P. R. Eiseman, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference, held at the University of Greenwich, pp.391-400, July 1998
keywords:


adaptivity	error estimation
CFD	tetrahedra
advancing front

Abstract

"Load-balancing for parallel adaptive unstructured grids", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, Ed. M. Cross., B. K. Soni, J. F. Thompson, J. Hauser, P. R. Eiseman, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference, held at the University of Greenwich, pp.781-790, July 1998
keywords:


graph-partitioning	adaptivity
load-balancing	parallel

Abstract

"Automated adaptive forming simulations", Proceedings, 12th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.323-334, Sept. 2003
keywords:


adaptive mesh control	metal forming
adaptivity

Abstract
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"Proof of Concept - An Automatic CFD Computing Environment with a Cartesian/Prism Grid Generator, Grid Adaptor and Flow Solver", Proceedings, 4th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.87-99, October 1995
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adaptivity	cartesian grid
CFD

"Grid Generation by the Delaunay Triangulation", von Karman Institute For Fluid Dynamics 1993-1994 Lecture Series, January 1994
keywords:


adaptivity	anisotropy
boundary constrained	Delaunay
tetrahedron

Abstract

"Free-Form Shape Design Using Triangulated Surfaces", Computer Graphics Proceedings, Annual Conference Series, ACM, pp.247-256, 1994
keywords:


adaptivity	Delaunay triangulation
fair surface design	functional minimization
paramaterization	polygonal models
surface meshing

Abstract

"Parallel adaptive tetrahedral mesh generation by the advancing front technique", Computers and Structures, Pergammon, Vol 68, pp.57-78, 1998
keywords:


parallel	adaptivity
advancing front	tetrahedra

Abstract

"Implementation of an Adaptive Grid Technique in the Finite Element Solution of Viscous Flows", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, Ed. M. Cross., B. K. Soni, J. F. Thompson, J. Hauser, P. R. Eiseman, Proceedings of the 6th International Conference, held at the University of Greenwich, pp.361-370, July 1998
keywords:


adaptivity	CFD
refinement	derefinement
triangle	data structure
error estimation

Abstract

"An automatic adaptive meshing technique for Delaunay triangulations", Computer methods in applied mechanics and engineering, Elsevier, Vol 161, pp.297-303, 1998
keywords:


Delaunay	triangle
adaptivity	coarsening
refinement

Abstract

"Adaptive and Quality Quadrilateral/Hexahedral Meshing from Volumetric Data", Proceedings, 13th International Meshing Roundtable, Williamsburg, VA, Sandia National Laboratories, SAND #2004-3765C, pp.365-376, September 19-22 2004
keywords:


quadrilateral	hexahedra mesh
topology preservation	adaptivity
quality mesh

Abstract
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