Hex/Quad Meshing

MESHING
RESEARCH
CORNER

Baehmann, Peggy L, Scott L. Wittchen, Mark S. Shephard, Kurt R. Grice and Mark A. Yerry

"Robust, Geometrically Based, Automatic Two-Dimensional Mesh Generation", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 24, pp.1043-1078, 1987
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quadrilateral	quadtree
triangle

Abstract

"A Direct Smoothing Method For Surface Meshes", Proceedings, 8th International Meshing Roundtable, South Lake Tahoe, CA, U.S.A., pp.189-193, October 1999
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mesh smoothing	direct method
surface mesh	quadrilateral
triangular

Abstract
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"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

"Automating Node And Element Assignments On Conforming Four-Sided Sections Defining A Domain For Mapping Quadrilateral Elements", Computers and Structures, Pergamon, Vol 62, Num 2, pp.373-380, 1997
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interval assignment	mapped meshing
quadrilateral

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

"A Comparison of All-Hexahedral and All-Tetrahedral Finite Element Meshes for Elastic and Elasto-Plastic Analysis", Proceedings, 4th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.179-191, October 1995
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error bounds	finite elements
hexahedron	tetrahedron

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"Flipping Cubical Meshes", Proceedings, 10th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.19-29, October 7-10 2001
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quadrilateral	hexahedral
flip graph connectivity	mesh improvement
improvement	clean-up
topology improvement

Abstract
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"Quadrilateral Meshing by Circle Packing", Proceedings, 6th International meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.7-20, October 1997
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bubble packing	quadrilateral
sphere packing	Voronoi diagram

Abstract
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"Seams and Wedges in Plastering:A 3D Hexahedral Mesh Generation Algorithm", Engineering with Computers, Springer Verlag, Vol 2, Num 9, pp.83-93, 1993
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finite elements	hexahedron
mesh generation	plastering
three dimensional

Abstract

"Analysis automation with paving: A new quadrilateral meshing technique", Advances in Engineering Software, Elsevier, Vol 56, Num 13, pp.332-337, 1991
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finite elements	paving
two-dimensional

"Knowledge System Approach to Automated Two-Dimensional Quadrilateral Mesh Generation", Computers in Engineering, ASME, Vol 3, pp.153-162, 1988
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quadrilateral	transfinite mapping
primitive decomposition	knowledge system
mapped meshing

Abstract

"The Cooper Tool", 5th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.13-30, October 1996
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cooper	hexahedron
mapped	sweeping

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"Meeting the Challenge for Automated Conformal Hexahedral Meshing", Proceedings, 9th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.11-19, October 2000
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hexahedra

overview

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"Paving: A New Approach To Automated Quadrilateral Mesh Generation", International Journal For Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley, Num 32, pp.811-847, 1991
keywords:


finite elements

paving

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

"Automated Quadrilateral Mesh Generation: A Knowledge System Approach", American Society of Mechanical Engineers Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, November 27-December 2 1988, ASME, November 1988
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finite elements	paving
two-dimensional

"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

"Mesh Cutting: Fitting Simple All-hexahedral Meshes to Complex Geometric Features", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, The International Society of Grid Generation, pp.727-736, June 2002
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all-hexahedral mesh

mesh cutting

Abstract

"The Cleave and Fill Tool: An All-Hexahedral Refinement Algorithm for Swept Meshes", Proceedings, 9th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.69-76, October 2000
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hexahedra	refinement
sweeping	cleave and fill

Abstract
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"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

"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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"High Quality Mesh Generation and Sparse Representation Using B-Splines", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, The International Society of Grid Generation, pp.753-762, September 2000
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algebraic	B-Splines
Coons patches	Gordon method
hexahedral mesh	quality

Abstract

"Non-Local Topological Clean-Up", Proceedings, 15th International Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp.3-20, September 17-20 2006
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topology operators	quadrilaterals
quad clean-up

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"All-hexahedral mesh smoothing with a node-based measure of quality", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 50, Num 8, pp.1957-1967, March 2001
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all-hexahedral mesh	hexahedral mesh
Jacobian metric	smoothing
unstructured mesh

Abstract

"All-hexahedral element meshing: Generation of the dual mesh by recurrent subdivision", Computer methods in applied mechanics and engineering, Elsevier, Vol 182, pp.371-378, 2000
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hexahedra	non-structured
dual	STC

Abstract

"All-hexahedral element meshing: automatic elimination of self-intersecting dual lines", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 55, Num 12, pp.1439-1449, December 2002
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3D meshing	all-hexahedral
dual	self-intersections
unstructured mesh

Abstract

"Optismoothing: An optimization-driven approach to mesh smoothing", Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, Elsevier Science Publishers, Num 13, pp.185-190, 1993
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finite elements	hexahedron
optimization	smoothing
three-dimensional

"Topological Improvement Procedures for Quadrilateral Finite Element Meshes", MSC.PDA, 1994
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clean-up	finite elements
quadrilateral	quality
refinement

"An Approach to Combined Laplacian and Optimization-Based Smoothing for Triangular, Quadrilateral, and Quad-Dominant Meshes", 7th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Labs, pp.479-494, October 1998
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smoothing	Laplacian smoothing
optimization-based smoothing	triangle
quadrilateral	metric

Abstract
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"A Constructive Approach to Constrained Hexahedral Mesh Generation", Proceedings, 15th International Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp.435-452, September 17-20 2006
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hexahedra	STC
Schneider’s pyramid	constrained hexahedral meshing

Abstract
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"Generalized 3D Paving: An Automated Quadrilateral Surface Mesh Generation Algorithm", International Journal For Numerical Methods In Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Vol 39, pp.1475-1489, 1996
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clean-up	density function
finite elements	paving
surface mesh

Abstract

"Unstructured Surface Meshing Using Operators", Proceedings, 6th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.281-291, October 1997
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quadrilateral

surface

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"Combined Laplacian and optimization-based smoothing for quadratic mixed surface meshes", Proceedings, 12th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.201-213, Sept. 2003
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smoothing	optimization-based smoothing
constrained-Laplacian smoothing	smoothing objective function
surface meshing	smoothing quadratic elements

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"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

"New Method for Graded Mesh Generation of Quadrilateral Finite Elements", Computers and Structures, Pergammon, Vol 59, Num 5, pp.823-829, 1996
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quadrilateral	mapped meshing
set theory	templates
geometry decomposition

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

"An Automatic Hexahedral Mesh Generation System Based on the Shape-Recognition and Boundary-Fit Methods", 5th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.281-290, October 1996
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boundary fit	decomposition
hexahedron	mapping
shape recognition	sweeping

Abstract
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"A flexible automatic hexahedral mesh generation by boundary-fit method", Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Elsevier, Vol 161, pp.145-154, 1998
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hexahedra	boundary-fit
shape recognition	decomposition
mapped meshing

Abstract

"A Performance Study of Tetrahedral and Hexahedral Elements In 3-D Finite Element Structural Analysis", Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, Elsevier, Vol 12, pp.313-318, 1992
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comparison	hexahedra
performance	tetrahedra

Abstract

"Development and evaluation of a degenerate seven-node hexahedron finite element", 5th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.321-332, October 1996
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hexahedron

knife element

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"Automated Mesh Generation in Boundary Layer Regions Using Special Elements", AMD-Vol. 220 Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, ASME, pp.137-143, July 1997
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boundary layer	CFD
hexahedra	paving
quadrilateral

Abstract

"Mapping Methods for Generating Three-Dimensional Meshes", Computers In Mechanical Engineering, CIME Research Supplement, pp.67-72, August 1982
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hexahedron	mapped
quadrilateral

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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"On Optimal Bilinear Quadrilateral Meshes", Proceedings, 7th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Lab, pp.19-33, October 1998
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anisotropy	quadrilateral
super-convergence	bilinear

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"Hexahedra Unstructured Grid Generation For Viscous Flow Simulation", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, The International Society of Grid Generation, pp.325-335, September 2000
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aspect ratio	automatic
automatic mesh generation	CAD
CAD models	hexahedra
high aspect ratio	non-manifold
quality	triangulation
unstructured

Abstract

"Joining Tetrahedra To Hexahedra", 1993 MSC World Users' Conference, MSC, pp.45:1-9, 1993
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hexahedra	mixed meshes
MPC	multi-point constraints
tetrahedra

Abstract

"The Combination of Hexahedral and tetrahedral Meshing Algorithms", Proceedings, 4th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.291-304, October 1995
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Delaunay	hexahedron
mixed meshing	multi-point constraints
plastering	tetrahedron
three-dimensional

Abstract

"Cutting Of A 3-D Finite Element Mesh For Automatic Mode I Crack PropagationCalculations", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 42, pp.749-772, 1998
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crack propogation	hexahedra
refinement

Abstract

"Unstructured 20-Node Brick Element Meshing", Proceedings, 8th International Meshing Roundtable, South Lake Tahoe, CA, U.S.A., pp.369-376, October 1999
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hexahedra	mesh generation
cutting	smoothing
quadratic	inside-out
grid-based

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"Unstructured 20- node brick element meshing", Computer Aided Design, Elsevier, Vol 33, Num 3, pp.233-249, March 2001
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hexahedra	cutting
smoothing	quadratic
inside-out	grid-based
MPC

Abstract

"Mesh Generation Methods Over Plane and Curved Surfaces", Proceedings, 7th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Lab, pp.397-407, October 1998
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quadrilateral	triangle
surface meshing	advancing front
transfinite interpolation	multiblock
structured	ruled surface
quadric surface	revolution surface

Abstract
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"Grid Generation of Arbitrary 2-D Geometries by Means of an Advancing Front I Interpolation Hybrid Technique", 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.403-409, July 1998
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quadrilateral	multiblock
advancing front	triangle

Abstract

"How to Subdivide Pyramids, Prisms, and Hexahedra into Tetrahedra", Proceedings, 8th International Meshing Roundtable, South Lake Tahoe, CA, U.S.A., pp.195-204, October 1999
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pyramid	prism
hexahedra	tetrahedra
subdivision	conformity

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"Linear Complexity Hexahedral Mesh Generation", 12th ACM Symp. Comp. Geom., Philadelphia, ACM, pp.58-67, 1996
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hexahedra	proof
topological mesh generation

Abstract

"Automatic Finite Element Mesh Transitioning with Hexahedron Elements", Dissertation, Brigham Young University, Vol 4, pp.92, August 1989
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hexahedron	primitives
templates	mapped meshing

Abstract

"The legacy of automatic mesh generation from solid modeling", Computer Aided Geometric Design, Elsevier, Vol 12, pp.651-673, 1995
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advancing front	classification
Delaunay	hexahedra
octree	overview
parametric surface	quality
solid model	tetrahedra

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

"Reliable Whisker Weaving via Curve Contraction", Proceedings, 7th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Lab, pp.365-378, October 1998
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hexahedra	whisker weaving
topology	curve contraction
advancing front

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"Local Optimization-Based Untangling Algorithms for Quadrilateral Meshes", Proceedings, 10th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.397-406, October 7-10 2001
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quadrilateral	untangling
improvement	quality
smoothing

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"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

"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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"Quadrilateral approaches for accurate free mesh method", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 47, Num 8, pp.1445 - 1462, March 2000
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free mesh method	improvement of accuracy
quadrilateral elements	seamless method

Abstract

"Mesh data structure selection for mesh generation and FEA applications", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 55, Num 4, pp.451 - 478, October 2002
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data structures	grids
hexahedral mesh	tetrahedral mesh
triangulation

Abstract

"Hierarchical tree-based finite element mesh generation", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 45, Num 4, pp.447-471, June 1999
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finite elements	octree
quadtree

Abstract

"Surface Splicing: A Dual Based Approach to Surface Mesh Modification and Generation", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, The International Society of Grid Generation, pp.695-704, June 2002
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dual	dual based
quadrilateral mesh generation	surface mesh generation
surface mesh modification	surface splicing

Abstract

"Non-Replicating Indexing for Out-Of-Core Processing of Semi-Regular Triangular Surface Meshes", Proceedings, 13th International Meshing Roundtable, Williamsburg, VA, Sandia National Laboratories, SAND #2004-3765C, pp.39-46, September 19-22 2004
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data structures	external data structures
semi-regular surface meshes	subdivision
surface mesh	quadtree

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"An Algorithm of Quadrilateral Mesh Rezoning", FEMIF, October 1995
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quadrilateral	rezoning
smoothing

"Tetrahedral Decompositions of Hexahedral Meshes", Europ. J. Combinatorics, Academic Press, Vol 10, pp.435-443, 1989
keywords:


hexahedra

hexahedral decomposition

Abstract

"Watertight Anisotropic Surface Meshing Using Quadrilateral Patches", Proceedings, 13th International Meshing Roundtable, Williamsburg, VA, Sandia National Laboratories, SAND #2004-3765C, pp.311-322, September 19-22 2004
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surface triangulation	anisotropy
quadrilateral	CAD geometry
mapping templates

Abstract
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"On The Discrete Core of Quadrilateral Mesh Refinement", International Journal for Numerical Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Num 46, pp.593-622, 1999
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quadrilateral	refinement
discrete model	bidirected flows
quality control	meshing templates
branchings

Abstract

"Automatic Hexahedral Mesh Generation with Feature Line Extraction", Proceedings, 15th International Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp.453-468, September 17-20 2006
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feature line extraction	hexahedra
sub-mapping	shape recognition

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"Conformal Refinement of All-Hexahedral Element Meshes Based on Multiple Twist Plane Insertion", Proceedings, 13th International Meshing Roundtable, Williamsburg, VA, Sandia National Laboratories, SAND #2004-3765C, pp.157-168, September 19-22 2004
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adaptation	conformal refinement
hexahedra	refinement
STC

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"Medial-Axis Approach to Mesh Generation", Lecture Notes: Princeton Conference, July 1996
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hexahedron	medial axis
quadrilateral

Abstract

"Fully-Automatic Object-Based Generation of Hexahedral Meshes", Proceedings, 4th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.129-138, October 1995
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cartesian grid

hexahedron

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"Generalized Method of Decomposing Solid Geometry into Hexahedron Finite Elements", Proceedings, 4th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.141-152, October 1995
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hexahedron	mapped meshing
medial axis	spatial decomposition

Abstract
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"Automated Conversion of 2D Triangular Mesh into Quadrilateral Mesh with Directionality Control", Proceedings, 7th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Lab, pp.77-86, October 1998
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quadrilateral	directionality
bubble	physically-based
square packing

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"Geometric Grid Generation", Manuscript
keywords:


hexahedron

mapped meshing

Abstract

"The Graft Tool: An All-Hexahedral Transition Algorithm for Creating a Multi-Directional Swept Volume Mesh", Proceedings, 8th International Meshing Roundtable, South Lake Tahoe, CA, U.S.A., pp.387-392, October 1999
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hexahedra	refinement
sweeping	graft tool

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"Quadrilateral Mesh Generation in Polygonal Regions", (downloaded from Barry Joe's internet site at UofA), September 1994
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polygonal decomposition

quadrilateral

"Automatic Conversion of Triangular Finite Element Meshes to Quadrilateral Elements", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 31, pp.67-84, 1991
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quadrilateral

triangle conversion

Abstract

"Quadrilateral Finite-Element Generation and Mesh Quality Control for Metal Forming Simulation", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 40, pp.4059-4075, 1997
keywords:


looping method

quadrilateral

Abstract

"A Global Optimization Approach to Quadrilateral Meshing", Proceedings, 6th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.155, October 1997
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quadrilateral	STC
whisker weaving

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"A Method For Controlling Skew on Linked Surfaces", Proceedings, 8th International Meshing Roundtable, South Lake Tahoe, CA, U.S.A., pp.377-385, October 1999
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skew measure	virtual vertex
mapped mesh	quality
quadrilateral

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"CleanUp: Improving Quadrilateral Finite Element Meshes", Proceedings, 6th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.437-447, October 1997
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clean-up	quadrilateral
topology

Abstract

"A method for hexahedral mesh shape optimization", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 58, Num 2, pp.319-332, July 2003
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condition number	hexahedral meshing
mesh optimization	mesh quality
mesh smoothing

Abstract

"Winslow Smoothing On Two-Dimensional Unstructured Meshes", Proceedings, 7th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Lab, pp.449-457, October 1998
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winslow smoothing	quadrilateral
smoothing	elliptic smoothing

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"Matrix Norms & The Condition Number: A General Framework to Improve Mesh Quality Via Node-Movement", Proceedings, 8th International Meshing Roundtable, South Lake Tahoe, CA, U.S.A., pp.13-22, October 1999
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mesh optimization	shape measures
condition number	matrix norms
finite element mesh	tetrahedral mesh
hexahedral mesh	mesh untangling

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"Applications of Mesh Smoothing: Copy, Morph, and Sweep on Unstructured Quadrilateral Meshes", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 45, pp.37-45, 1999
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hexahedra	smoothing
sweeping	copy
morph	quadrilateral

Abstract

"Next-Generation Sweep Tool: A Method For Generating All-Hex Meshes On Two-And-One-Half Dimensional Geomtries", Proceedings, 7th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Lab, pp.505-513, October 1998
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hexahedra	sweeping
node location	Cubit

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"Hexahedral Mesh Generation for the Simulation of the Human Mandible", Proceedings, 9th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.423-434, October 2000
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hexahedra	quadrilateral
optimized mesh smoothing	human mandible
cycle-elimination

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"Automatic Remeshing With Hexahedral Elements: Problems, Solutions and Applications", Proceedings, 8th International Meshing Roundtable, South Lake Tahoe, CA, U.S.A., pp.357-367, October 1999
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hexahedra	automatic remeshing
remeshing	octree
metal forming

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"Boundary-sensitive mesh generation using an offsetting technique", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley, Vol 49, Num 1, pp.51-59, September 10-20 2000
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advancing front	boundary layers
offsetting	quadrilateral
semiconductor	hybrid
advancing layers

Abstract

"Boundary Sensitive Mesh Generation using an Offsetting Technique", 2nd Symposium on Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, University of Colorado, Boulder, August 1999
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boundary layer	offsetting
advancing front	quadrilateral

Abstract

"Meshing by successive superelement decomposition (MSD) - A new approach to quadrilateral mesh generation", Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, Elsevier, Vol 20, pp.1-37, 1995
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medial axis

quadrilateral

Abstract

"Remeshing for metal forming simulations--Part II: Three-dimensional hexahedral mesh generation", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 53, Num 11, pp.2501 - 2528, April 2002
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hexahedral mesh	metal forming
modified Laplacian mesh smoothing	three-dimensional remeshing

Abstract

"Remeshing for metal forming simulations—Part I: Two-dimensional quadrilateral remeshing", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 53, Num 11, pp.2463 - 2500, April 2002
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fast Fourier transform (FFT)	mesh density smoothing
metal forming simulation	modified Laplacian mesh smoothing
quadrilateral mesh generation	two-dimensional remeshing

Abstract

"A Simple and Effective Mesh Quality Metric for Hexahedral and Wedge Elements", Proceedings, 9th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.325-333, October 2000
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mesh quality	quality
mesh metric	metric
hexahedra	wedge
mixed elements

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"On Element Shape Measures for Mesh Optimization", 2nd Symposium on Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, University of Colorado, Boulder, August 1999
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shape metric	quality
tetrahedra	hexahedra
wedge	pyramid

Abstract

"A High-Quality Advancing Front Technique Using Recursive Domain Sub-Division", 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.431-446, July 1998
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quadrilateral	hexahedra
advancing front	paving
plastering	CFD

Abstract

"Automated hexahedral mesh generation by generalized multiple source to multiple target sweeping", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley, Vol 49, Num 1, pp.261-275, September 10-20 2000
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hexahedra	sweeping
multiple source	multuple target
multisweep

Abstract

"Automated Hexahedral Mesh Generation by Generalized Multiple Source to Multiple Target Sweeping", 2nd Symposium on Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, University of Colorado, Boulder, August 1999
keywords:


hexahedra

sweeping

Abstract

"Generation of Quadrilateral Mesh over Analytical Curved Surfaces", Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, Elsevier, Vol 27, pp.251-272, 1997
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quad conversion	quadrilateral
surface mesh	topological improvement
curved surfaces	analytical surfaces
indirect method

Abstract

"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

"Distortion Measures and Inverse Mapping for Isoparametric 8-Node Plane Finite Elements with Curved Boundaries", Communications in Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 14, pp.87-101, 1998
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isoparametric	midnodes
smoothing	distortion measures
quality	inverse maps
quadratic elements

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

"A New Scheme for the Generation of a Graded Quadrilateral Mesh", Computers and Structures, Pergammon, Vol 52, Num 5, pp.847-857, 1994
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advancing front	quadrilateral
triangle

Abstract

"General Approach to Automatic Generation of Quadrilaterals on Three-Dimensional Surfaces", Communications in Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 14, pp.609-620, 1998
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quadrilateral	surface meshing
mapped meshing	topological information generation
node sampling on edges

Abstract

"Effects of Element Distortions on the Performance of Isoparametric Elements", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 36, pp.3553-3576, 1993
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element distortion	distortion metric
quality	quadrilateral
isoparametric

Abstract

"Automatic generation of anisotropic quadrilateral meshes on three-dimensional surfaces using metric specifications", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 53, Num 12, pp.2673 - 2700, April 2002
keywords:


advancing front	anisotropic mesh generation
indirect method	quadrilateral mesh generation
systematic merging technique

Abstract

"A new indirect anisotropic quadrilateral mesh generation scheme with enhanced local mesh smoothing procedures", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 58, Num 2, pp.277-300, July 2003
keywords:


advancing front technique	anisotropic mesh generation
indirect quadrilateral mesh generation	local and global anisotropic mesh smoothings
systemic merging technique

Abstract

"Automatic Finite-Element Mesh Generation from Geometric Models-A Point-Based Approach", ACM Transactions on Graphics, ACM, Vol 3, Num 4, pp.287-311, 1984
keywords:


quadrilateral	point distribution
nodal spacing

Abstract

"The Geode Algorithm: Combining Hex/Tet Plastering, Dicing and Transition Elements for Automatic, All-Hex Mesh Generation", Proceedings, 7th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Lab, pp.515-521, October 1998
keywords:


hexahedra	geode template
transition	plastering
dicing	Hex-Tet

Abstract
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"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
keywords:


adaptivity	Delaunay
density	domain decomposition
point creation	quadrilateral
quadtree	triangle

Abstract

"Investigation of Hexahedral Elements Generated from Tetrahedral Elements", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, The International Society of Grid Generation, pp.315-323, September 2000
keywords:


aspect ratio	finite element
finite elements	hexahedral
quadrilateral	quadrilateral element
quadrilateral elements	tetrahedral mesh
triangular

Abstract

"New Method for Graded Mesh Generation of All Hexahedral Finite Elements", 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.1031-1038, July 1998
keywords:


hexahedra	graded mesh
pattern module	refinement

Abstract

"Hexahedral Meshing Using Midpoint Subdivision and Integer Programming", Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Elsevier, Vol 124, pp.171-193, 1995
keywords:


hexahedron

medial surface

Abstract

"Smoothing by optimisation for a quadrilateral mesh with invalid elements", Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, Elsevier, Vol 34, pp.37-60, 2000
keywords:


smoothing	optimization
invalid elements	untangling
quadrilateral

Abstract

"Biting Spheres in 3D", Proceedings, 8th International Meshing Roundtable, South Lake Tahoe, CA, U.S.A., pp.85-95, October 1999
keywords:


quality	advancing front
plastering	sphere packing
biting	tetrahedra

Abstract
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"Biting: advancing front meets sphere packing", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley, Vol 49, Num 1, pp.61-81, September 10-20 2000
keywords:


advancing front	paving
circle packing	biting
bubble meshing	sphere packing
triangle	tetrahedra

Abstract

"Automatic remeshing for three-dimensional finite element simulation of welding", Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Elsevier, Vol 147, pp.401-409, 1997
keywords:


welding	hexahedra
refinement

Abstract

"A Dual Geometry-Topology Constraint Approach for Determination of Pseudo-Swept Shapes as Applied to Hexahedral Mesh Generation", Computer-Aided Design, Elsevier Science, Num 31, pp.413-426, 1999
keywords:


pseudo-swept	hexahedra
BLOB	automated decomposition
sweeping

Abstract

"Basic LOgical Bulk Shapes (BLOBS) for Finite Element Hexahedral Mesh Generation", 5th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.291-306, October 1996
keywords:


geometry decomposition	hexahedron
mapping

Abstract
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"Automatic Hexahedral Mesh Generation by Recursive Convex and Swept Volume Decomposition", Proceedings, 6th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.217-231, October 1997
keywords:


hexahedron	mapped meshing
shape recognition	volume decomposition

Abstract
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"An Expert System for Forming Quadrilateral Finite Elements", Engineering Computations, Pineridge Press, Vol 7, Num 3, pp.249-257, September 1990
keywords:


density function	expert systems
quadrilateral	transition meshes

"Generating Quadrilateral Elements on Plane and Over Curved Surfaces", Computers & Structures, Pergamon, Vol 31, Num 3, pp.421-426, 1989
keywords:


indirect quad meshing	quad distortion metric
quadrilateral

Abstract

"Selective regional refinement procedure for adaptive finite element analysis", Computers and Structures, Pergammon, Vol 68, pp.325-341, 1998
keywords:


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
keywords:


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
keywords:


adaptivity	parallel processing
paving	quadrilateral

Abstract
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"Progress in Grid Generation via the Advancing Front Technique", Engineering with Computers, Springer-Verlag, Vol 12, pp.186-210, December 1996
keywords:


advancing front	parallel
quadrilateral	tetrahedron
triangle

Abstract

"Area Coordinates Used in Quadrilateral Elements", Communications in Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Num 15, pp.533-545, 1999
keywords:


quadrilateral element

area coordinates

Abstract

"Interactive High Quality Grid Generation", Proceedings of NASA Workshop on Surface Modeling, Grid Generation and Related Issues in CFD Solutions, NASA-CP-3291, pp.833-843, May 1995
keywords:


hexahedron

Abstract

"Feature based hex meshing methodology: feature recognition and volume decomposition", Computer Aided Design, Elsevier, Vol 33, Num 3, pp.221-232, March 2001
keywords:


feature recognition	solid modeling
hexahedra	volume decomposition
decomposition

Abstract

"Volume Decomposition and Feature Recognition For Hexahedral Mesh Generation", Proceedings, 8th International Meshing Roundtable, South Lake Tahoe, CA, U.S.A., pp.269-280, October 1999
keywords:


hexahedra	feature recognition
volume decomposition	solid modeling

Abstract
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"Comparative Study of Unstructured Meshes Made of Triangles and Quadrilaterals", Proceedings, 6th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.437-447, October 1997
keywords:


comparison	quadrilateral
quality	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
keywords:


hexahedra	octree
conforming patterns	mesh adaptation
adaptivity	grid-based
inside-out

Abstract

"Generation of quadrilateral meshes on free-form surfaces", Computers and Structures, Pergammon, Vol 71, pp.505-524, 1999
keywords:


surface meshing	quadrilateral
cleanup	topological optimization
indirect	advancing front
frontal method

Abstract

"Generation of Multi-Million Element Meshes for Solid Model-Based Geometries: The Dicer Algorithm", AMD-Vol. 220 Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, ASME, pp.131-135, July 1997
keywords:


hexahedra

large mesh

Abstract

"Generating a Mixed Mesh of Hexahedra, Pentahedra and Tetrahedra from an Underlying Tetrahedral Mesh", 2nd Symposium on Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, University of Colorado, Boulder, August 1999
keywords:


hexahedra	hex-dominant
tetrahedra	indirect
wedge	pyramid

Abstract

"Generating a mixed mesh of hexahedra, pentahedra and tetrahedra from an underlying tetrahedral mesh", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley, Vol 49, Num 1, pp.17-30, September 10-20 2000
keywords:


hex-dominant	hexahedra
tetrahedra	pentahedra
indirect hexahedral meshing

Abstract

"The Hex-Tet Hex-Dominant Meshing Algorithm as Implemented in CUBIT", Proceedings, 7th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Lab, pp.151-158, October 1998
keywords:


hexahedra	mixed-element
hex-dominant	plastering
CUBIT	Hex-Tet
pyramids	hybrid

Abstract
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"Generating Hexahedron-Dominant Mesh Based on Shrinking-Mapping Method", Proceedings, 6th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.171-182, October 1997
keywords:


hex-dominant	hexahedron
mixed element

Abstract
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"A Multiple Source and Target Sweeping Method for Generating All-Hexahedral Finite Element Meshes", 5th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.217-228, October 1996
keywords:


hexahedron

sweeping

Abstract
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"A Characterization of the Quadrilateral Meshes of a Surface Which Admit a Compatible Hexahedral Mesh of the Enclosed Volume", 1996
keywords:


hexahedron

proof

Abstract

"High Fidelity Interval Assignment", Proceedings, 6th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.33-44, October 1997
keywords:


interval assignment	line meshing
quadrilateral

Abstract
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"Choosing Corners of Rectangles for Mapped Meshing", 13th Annual Symposium on Computational Geometry, ACM Press, pp.87-93, June 1997
keywords:


mapped meshing	interval assignment
quadrilateral	hexahedra
compatable hex mesh

Abstract

"The All-Hex Geode-Template for Conforming a Diced Tetrahedral Mesh to any Diced Hexahedral Mesh", Proceedings, 7th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Lab, pp.295-305, October 1998
keywords:


hexahedra	tetrahedra
conforming	transition
whisker weaving	geode template
Cubit

Abstract
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"Pillowing Doublets: Refining A Mesh to Ensure That Faces Share At Most One Edge", Proceedings, 4th Internatinal Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.231-240, October 1995
keywords:


doublet	hexahedron
plastering	refinement
whisker weaving

Abstract
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"Hexahedral Mesh Generation Using Multi-Axis Cooper Algorithm", Proceedings, 9th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.89-97, October 2000
keywords:


hexahedra	sweeping
cooper tool	many-to-many
multi-axis

Abstract
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"High Quality Quadrilateral Surface Meshing Without Template Restrictions: A New Approach Based on Network Flow Techniques", Proceedings, 6th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.293-307, October 1997
keywords:


quadrilateral

surface

Abstract
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"Hexahedral Mesh Generation by Successive Dual Cycle Elimination", Proceedings, 7th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Lab, pp.365-378, October 1998
keywords:


hexahedra	whisker weaving
dual cycle	combinatorial dual
hex complex	planar graphs
cycle elimination

Abstract
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"Anisotropic Validation of Hexahedral Meshes for Composite Materials in Biomechanics", Proceedings, 10th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.249-260, October 7-10 2001
keywords:


hexahedra	quality
optimized mesh smoothing	smoothning
human mandible	biomechanics
dual-cycle elimination method

Abstract
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"The Spatial Twist Continuum", Proceedings, 4th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.243-251, October 1995
keywords:


hexahedron

spatial twist continuum (STC)

Abstract

"A Connectivity Based Method for Representing and Constructing All-Hexahedral Finite Element Meshes", 1995
keywords:


hexahedron	STC
mesh dual

Abstract

"On the discrete core of quadrilateral mesh refinement", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 46, Num 4, pp.593 - 622, October 1999
keywords:


bidirected flows	branchings
discrete model	meshing templates
quadrilateral mesh refinement	quality control

Abstract

"Improved Mesh Generation: Not Simple but Good", 5th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.257-272, October 1996
keywords:


metric	provable angle bounds
quadtree	quality
rhomboidal quadtree	surface meshing
triangle

Abstract
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"Quadrilateral Mesh Generation via Geometrically Optimized Domain Decomposition", Proceedings, 6th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.309-320, October 1997
keywords:


geometry decomposition	quadrilateral
surface

Abstract
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"Quadrilateral Mesh Generation Via The Dual Graph Method", submitted to International Journal Numerical Methods in Engineering, pp.1-30, September 1999
keywords:


quadrilateral	dual techniques
graph theory	STC

Abstract

"Polyhedral Mesh Generation", Proceedings, 9th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.57-67, October 2000
keywords:


polyhedra	hexahedra
mid-point subdivision	computational geometry
grid-based	inside-out

Abstract
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"Constrained Triangulation: Application to Hex-Dominant Mesh Generation", Proceedings, 8th International Meshing Roundtable, South Lake Tahoe, CA, U.S.A., pp.31-41, October 1999
keywords:


constrained triangulation	hex-dominant mesh generation
hexahedra	H-Morph
tetrahedral transformations

Abstract
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"H-Morph: An Indirect Approach to Advancing Front Hex Meshing", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 1, Num 49, pp.289-312, 2000
keywords:


hex-dominant	H-Morph
constrained triangulation	hexahedra

Abstract

"A Survey of Unstructured Mesh Generation Technology", Proceedings, 7th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Lab, pp.239-267, October 1998
keywords:


overview	classification
software	triangle
quadrilateral	tetrahedra
hexahedra	surface meshing
refinement	clean-up
smoothing	Delaunay
advancing front	octree
plastering	paving
whisker weaving	grid-based
indirect

Abstract
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"Hex-dominant mesh generation using 3D constrained triangulation", Computer Aided Design, Elsevier, Vol 33, Num 3, pp.211-220, March 2001
keywords:


constrained triangulation	hexahedral-dominant
hexahedra	mixed elements
boundary recovery	boundary constrained

Abstract

"Non-Simplicial Unstructured Mesh Generation", Dissertation, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, April 1999
keywords:


boundary constrained	overview
classification	hexahedra
quadrilateral	Q-Morph
H-Morph	boundary recovery
edge recovery	face recovery
element sizing	natural neighbor interpolation
data structure	pyramid
cleanup	smoothing
tetrahedral transformations

Abstract
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"H-Morph: An Indirect Approach to Advancing Front Hex Meshing", 2nd Symposium on Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, University of Colorado, Boulder, August 1999
keywords:


hexahedra	hex-dominant
indirect	boundary recovery
advancing front	plastering
H-Morph

Abstract

"Q-Morph: An Indirect Approach to Advancing Front Quad Meshing", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 9, Num 44, pp.1317-1340, March 1999
keywords:


mesh generation	quadrilateral
advancing front	surface meshing
Q-Morph	paving

Abstract

"Advancing Front Quadrilateral Meshing Using Triangle Transformations", 7th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Labs, pp.409-428, October 1998
keywords:


Q-morph	quadrilateral
advancing front	surface meshing
edge recovery	surface meshing

Abstract
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"A Comprehensive Modeling Environment for the Simulation of Groundwater Flow and Transport", Engineering With Computers, Springer-Verlag, Vol 12, pp.235-242, December 1996
keywords:


Delaunay	finite elements
GMS	groundwater
iso-surface	kriging
MODFLOW	natural neighbor interpolation
paving	relaxation
site characterization	three-dimensional
TINS	triangulation
two-dimensional

Abstract

"Pyramid Elements for Maintaining Tetrahedra to Hexahedra Conformability", AMD-Vol. 220 Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, ASME, pp.123-129, July 1997
keywords:


hexahedra	mixed meshes
MPC	multi-point constraint
pyramid	tetrahedra

Abstract
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"H-Morph: an indirect approach to advancing front hex meshing", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 49, Num 1-2, pp.289 - 312, September 2000
keywords:


advancing front	hexahedron
hex-dominant

Abstract

"An Immersive Environment for Exploration of CUBIT Meshes", Proceedings, 6th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.47-48, October 1997
keywords:


hexahedra

mesh visualization

Abstract
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"Curvature Continuous Spline Surfaces Over Irregular Meshes", Computer Aided Geometric Design, Vol 13, pp.101-131, 1996
keywords:


blending	geometric continuity
interpolation	parametric surfaces
quadrilateral	surface mesh
surface reconstruction

Abstract

"Automatic generation of quadrilateral meshes for the finite element analysis of metal forming processes", Finite Elements In Analysis And Design, Elsevier, Vol 35, pp.157-168, 2000
keywords:


quadrilateral	metal forming
grid-based

Abstract

"Finite Element Remeshing: A Metal Forming Approach for Quadrilateral Mesh Generation and Refinement", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 40, Num 8, pp.1449 - 1464, April 1997
keywords:


metal forming	quadrilateral element
remeshing

Abstract

"Meshing of Hexagons into Convex Quadrilaterals", Proceedings, 10th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.223-233, October 7-10 2001
keywords:


hexagon	quadrilateral
mesh	combinatorial counting

Abstract
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"An Algorithm to Generate Qudrilateral or Triangular Element Surface Meshes in Arbitrary Domains with Aplications to Crack Propogation", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 38, pp.2677-2701, 1995
keywords:


crack propagation	quadrilateral
quadtree	triangle

Abstract

"Hexahedral Mesh Generation by Medial Surface Subdivision: Part I, Solids With Convex Edges", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 38, Num 19, pp.3335-3359, October 1995
keywords:


convex	hexahedron
medial axis	spatial decomposition

"Hexahedral Mesh Generation by Medial Surface Subdivision: Part II. Solids with Flat and Concave Edges", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Vol 40, pp.111-136, January 1997
keywords:


hexahedron

medial axis

Abstract

"A Medial Object Toolkit for Meshing and Other Applications", Proceedings, 4th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.219-229, October 1995
keywords:


Application Programmers Interface (API)	dimension reduction
feature suppression	hexahedron
medial axis	shelling

Abstract
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"LayTracks: A New Approach To Automated Quadrilateral Mesh Generation using MAT", Proceedings, 9th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.239-250, October 2000
keywords:


lay tracks	medial axis
quadrilateral

Abstract
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"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
keywords:


multi-scale problems	multi-block
structured	nested refinement
fractals	conformal adaptive hex meshing
GridPro

Abstract
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"A new algorithm for generating quadrilateral meshes and its application to FE-based image registration", Proceedings, 12th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.159-170, Sept. 2003
keywords:


quadrilateral	image registration
bio-medical

Abstract
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"Combining Quadrilateral and Triangular Meshing Using the Advancing Front Approach", Proceedings, 6th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.337-348, October 1997
keywords:


advancing front	mixed elements
quadrilateral	surface
triangle

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
keywords:


adaptivity	error computation
linear analysis	mesh smoothing
quadrilateral	shell structures

Abstract

"An Automatic and General Least-Squares Projection Procedure for Sweep Meshing", Proceedings, 15th International Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp.487-506, September 17-20 2006
keywords:


hexahedra	sweeping
node projection	affine mapping
least-squares

Abstract
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"Surface Mesh Projection for Hexahedral Mesh Generation by Sweeping", Proceedings, 13th International Meshing Roundtable, Williamsburg, VA, Sandia National Laboratories, SAND #2004-3765C, pp.169-180, September 19-22 2004
keywords:


sweeping

hexahedra

Abstract
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"A new least-squares approximation of affine mappings for sweep algorithms", Proceedings, 14th International Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp.433-448, September 11-14 2005
keywords:


hexahedra	node projection
smoothing	sweeping

Abstract
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"Robust Distortion Metric for Quadratic Triangular 2D Finite Elements", AMD-Vol. 220 Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, ASME, pp.73-80, July 1997
keywords:


admissible space	metric
quadratic	quality
triangle

Abstract

"Semi-Structured Mesh Generation Based on Medial Axis", Proceedings, 9th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.21-32, October 2000
keywords:


hexahedra	medial axis
hybrid meshing	semi-structured
hex-dominant

Abstract
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"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

"A New Algorithm for Unstructured Quadrilateral Mesh Generation and Rezoning", FEMIF, September 1993
keywords:


quadrilateral	rezoning
smoothing

Abstract

"Efficient unstructured quadrilateral mesh generation", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 49, Num 10, pp.1327 - 1350, December 2000
keywords:


finite element	mesh generation
mesh reasoning	quadrilateral
unstructured

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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"Refining Quadrilateral and Hexahedral Element Meshes", 5th International Conference on Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, Mississippi State University, pp.679-688, April 1996
keywords:


hexahedron	quadrilateral
refinement

Abstract

"Automatic Generation of Hexahedral Finite Element Meshes", Proceedings, 4th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.103-114, October 1995
keywords:


grid-based mesh generation

hexahedron

Abstract
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"A Grid-Based Algorithm for the Generation of Hexahedral Element Meshes", Engineering With Computers, Feb 1995
keywords:


grid-based mesh generation

hexahedron

Abstract

"Octree-based Generation of Hexahedral Element Meshes", 5th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.205-216, October 1996
keywords:


grid based	hexahedron
octree

Abstract
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"Refining quadrilateral and hexahedral element meshes", 5th International Conference on Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, Mississippi State University, April 1996
keywords:


hexahedron

refinement

Abstract

"An Algorithm for the Generation of Hexahedral Element Meshes based on an Octree Technique", Proceedings, 6th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.183-194, October 1997
keywords:


grid-based	hexahedron
octree

Abstract
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"Automatic Generation of Hexahedral Finite Element Meshes", Computer Aided Geometric Design, Elsevier, Vol 12, pp.693-707, 1995
keywords:


grid-based	hexahedron
metal forming	remeshing

Abstract

"Refinement Algorithms for Unstructured Quadrilateral or Brick Element Meshes", Modeling, Mesh Generation and adaptive Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations; Proceedings IMA
keywords: