Mesh Refinement/Cleanup

MESHING
RESEARCH
CORNER

Amenta, Nina, Marshall Bern and David Eppstein

"Optimal Point Placement for Mesh Smoothing", 7th Annual ACM-Siam Symposium on Discrete Algorithms, ACM, 1997
keywords:


linear programming	point location
smoothing

Abstract

"An HR-method of mesh refinement for boundary element method", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 43, Num 6, pp.979 - 996, November 1998
keywords:


mesh refinement	boundary element method
numerical error

Abstract

"Adaptive Curvature-Sensitive Meshing of the Medial Axis", Proceedings, 10th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.155-165, October 7-10 2001
keywords:


medial axis	curvature
adaptive mesh refinement

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

Abstract

"Locally adapted tetrahedral meshes using bisection", Submitted to SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing, SIAM, 1997
keywords:


data structure	refinement
tetrahedron

Abstract

"Algorithmic Developments in Mesh Refinement", Esprit Project 6753, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, December 1994
keywords:


refinement

Abstract

"The Cost of Compatible Refinement of Simplex Decomposition Trees", Proceedings, 15th International Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp.57-70, September 17-20 2006
keywords:


compatible refinement	conformal mesh
decomposition tree	data structures
triangle

Abstract
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"Mesh Movement and Metamorphosis", Proceedings, 10th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.387-396, October 7-10 2001
keywords:


tetrahedra	mesh movement
adaptation	coarsening
refinement	moving boundary
metamorphosis

Abstract
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"A Direct Smoothing Method For Surface Meshes", Proceedings, 8th International Meshing Roundtable, South Lake Tahoe, CA, U.S.A., pp.189-193, October 1999
keywords:


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
keywords:


adaptivity	shape optimization
quadrilateral	refinement
error estimator

Abstract

"An Algorithm for Coarsening Unstructured Meshes", Numerische Mathematik, Vol 73, 1996
keywords:


coarsening	refinement
triangle

Abstract

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


adaptivity	smoothing
triangle

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
keywords:


adaptive	boundary representation
CAD	finite element method
parametric representation	surface mesh

Abstract

"Smoothing, enrichment and contact in the element-free Galerkin method", Computers and Structures, Pergammon, Vol 71, pp.173-195, 1999
keywords:


element-free Galerkin	smoothing
meshless	composite materials
thermomechanical properties	Nonlinear constitutive law; incremental mean field method
Mon-Tanaka method	implicit implementation

Abstract

"Sparse Voronoi Refinement", Proceedings, 15th International Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp.339-356, September 17-20 2006
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vornonoi	polyhedra
sparse voronoi refinement	delaunay

Abstract
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"Multilevel accelerated optimization for problems in grid generation", Proceedings, 12th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.351-359, Sept. 2003
keywords:


smoothing	optimization
multilevel methods	coarsening
untangling	triangle
anisotropy

Abstract
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"Intuitive, Interactive, and Robust Modification and Optimization of Finite Element Models", Proceedings, 13th International Meshing Roundtable, Williamsburg, VA, Sandia National Laboratories, SAND #2004-3765C, pp.59-70, September 19-22 2004
keywords:


freeform modeling	interaction
smoothing	optimization
manipulators

Abstract
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"Reliable Delaunay-Based Mesh Generation and Mesh Improvement", Communications in Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 10, pp.773-783, 1994
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boundary-constrained	Delaunay
refinement	relaxation
triangle	two-dimensional

Abstract

"Guaranteed-quality triangular mesh generation for domains with curved boundaries", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 55, Num 10, pp.1185 - 1213, December 2002
keywords:


Ruppertaposs Delaunay refinement

triangular mesh generation

Abstract

"Adaptive Mesh Refinement for Shells with Modified Ahmad Elements", Computers and Structures, Pergammon, Vol 61, Num 6, pp.1135-1141, 1996
keywords:


adaptivity	quadrilateral
refinement	surface meshing

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
keywords:


hexahedra	refinement
sweeping	cleave and fill

Abstract
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"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

"Cell quality metric and variational grid smoothing algorithm", Proceedings, 12th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.371-390, Sept. 2003
keywords:


smoothing	quality
metrics

Abstract
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"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
keywords:


smoothing	adaptive redistribution
quality metrics	refinement
structured

Abstract
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"The Mesquite Mesh Quality Improvement Toolkit", Proceedings, 12th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.239-250, Sept. 2003
keywords:


quality	smoothing
Mesquite	toolkit

Abstract
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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

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


finite elements	hexahedron
optimization	smoothing
three-dimensional

"Topological Refinement Procedures for Triangular Finite Element Meshes", Engineering with Computers, Springer-Verlag, Vol 12, pp.243-255, December 1996
keywords:


clean-up	refinement
topology	triangle

Abstract

"Topological Refinement Procedures for Triangular Finite Element Meshes", MSC/PDA, 1994
keywords:


clean-up	finite elements
refinement	triangle
two-dimensional

Abstract

"Topological Improvement Procedures for Quadrilateral Finite Element Meshes", MSC.PDA, 1994
keywords:


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
keywords:


smoothing	Laplacian smoothing
optimization-based smoothing	triangle
quadrilateral	metric

Abstract
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"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

"Optimization of Unstructured Grid", 33rd Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, pp.1-10, January 1995
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optimization	clean-up
smoothing

Abstract

"Mesh Smoothing Schemes Based on Optimal Delaunay Triangulations", Proceedings, 13th International Meshing Roundtable, Williamsburg, VA, Sandia National Laboratories, SAND #2004-3765C, pp.109-120, September 19-22 2004
keywords:


anisotropic mesh adaptation	Delaunay
Voronoi tessellation	smoothing

Abstract
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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

Abstract
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"Weighted Delaunay Refinement for Polyhedra with Small Angles", Proceedings, 14th International Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp.325-342, September 11-14 2005
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computational geometry	Delaunay refinement
sliver	weighted Delaunay triangulation.

Abstract
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"Parallel 2D Graded Guaranteed Quality Delaunay Mesh Refinement", Proceedings, 14th International Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp.505-517, September 11-14 2005
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parallel	Delaunay
refinement

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"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

"Automatic mesh refinement in limit analysis", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 50, Num 6, pp.1331 - 1346, February 2001
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finite elements	limit analysis
mesh refinement	plasticity

Abstract

"An Automatic Orthogonal/Cartesian Meshing With Local Refinement Tetrahedrons Near STL Boundary", Proceedings, 10th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.99-110, October 7-10 2001
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cartesian	structured
refinement	STL
orthogonal grids	tetrahedron

Abstract
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"Mesh Modification Under Local Domain Changes", Proceedings, 15th International Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp.39-56, September 17-20 2006
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Delaunay	triangle
Steiner points	refinement

Abstract
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"Refinement, Derefinement, and Optimization of Tetrahedral Geometric Triangulations in Three Dimensions", Draft, 1995
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clean-up	coarsening
derefinement	improvement
optimization	refinement
tetrahedron	topology

Abstract

"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

"Polygonal Surface Remeshing with Delaunay Refinement", Proceedings, 14th International Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp.343-362, September 11-14 2005
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surface meshing	computational geometry
computational topology	Delaunay refinement

Abstract
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"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

"A new automatic hexahedral mesher based on cutting", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 50, Num 9, pp.2109-2126, March 2001
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automatic	automatic
cutting	smoothing

Abstract

"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

"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

Abstract
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"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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"Force-Directed Methods for Smoothing Unstructured Triangular and Tetrahedral Meshes", Proceedings, 9th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.395-406, October 2000
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smoothing	force-directed methods
unstructured	triangle
tetrahedra

Abstract
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"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

Abstract
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"When Mesh Generators Require Enhancements", Proceedings, 7th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Lab, pp.525-537, October 1998
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triangle	smoothing
quality	enhancements

Abstract

"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

"Laplacian Smoothing and Delaunay Triangulations", Communications in Applied Numerical Methods, Wiley, Vol 4, pp.709-712, 1988
keywords:


smoothing

Laplacian smoothing

Abstract

"Structural Improvement of Planar Triangulations: Some Constraints and Practical Issues", Communications in Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 11, pp.191-198, 1995
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clean-up	relaxation
smoothing	triangle

Abstract

"Increasing the Tau3P abort-time via mesh quality improvement", Proceedings, 12th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.379-390, Sept. 2003
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quality	smoothing
optimization	computational electromagnetics

Abstract
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"On Combining Laplacian and Optimization-Based Mesh Smoothing Techniques", AMD-Vol. 220 Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, ASME, pp.37-43, July 1997
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laplacian	optimization
smoothing

Abstract

"A Comparison of Tetrahedral Mesh Improvement Techniques", 5th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.87-106, October 1996
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metric	optimization
quality	smoothing
swapping	topology

Abstract
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"The Effect Of Mesh Quality On Solution Efficiiency", Proceedings, 6th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.249, October 1997
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quality

smoothing

Abstract
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"Tetrahedral Mesh Improvement Using Swapping and Smoothing", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 40, pp.3979-4002, 1997
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clean-up	smoothing
tetrahedra

Abstract

"Tetrahedral Element Shape Optimization via the Jacobian Determinant and Condition Number", Proceedings, 8th International Meshing Roundtable, South Lake Tahoe, CA, U.S.A., pp.247-258, October 1999
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improvement	optimization-based smoothing
quality	untangling
smoothing

Abstract
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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

Abstract
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"Local optimization-based simplicial mesh untangling and improvement", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley, Vol 49, Num 1, pp.109-125, September 10-20 2000
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untangling	mesh improvement
quality	smoothing
optimization-based smoothing

Abstract

"Tetrahedral mesh improvement via optimization of the element condition number", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 53, Num 6, pp.1377 - 1391, February 2002
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element condition number	mesh improvement
mesh quality	mesh smoothing
optimization-based smoothing

Abstract

"Local Optimization-based Simplicial Mesh Untangling and Improvement", 2nd Symposium on Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, University of Colorado, Boulder, August 1999
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smoothing	optimization-based smoothing
topological improvement	untangling
clean-up

Abstract

"An Efficient Parallel Algorithm for Mesh Smoothing", Proceedings, 4th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.47-58, October 1995
keywords:


optimization	parallel processing
smoothing

Abstract
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"A Comparison of Inexact Newton and Coordinate Descent Mesh Optimization Techniques", Proceedings, 13th International Meshing Roundtable, Williamsburg, VA, Sandia National Laboratories, SAND #2004-3765C, pp.243-254, September 19-22 2004
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quality	improvement
optimization	smoothing

Abstract
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"Unit Surface Mesh Simplification", AMD-Vol. 220 Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, ASME, pp.51-64, July 1997
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decimation	derefinement
mesh simplification	surface meshing
triangles

Abstract

"Selective Refinement: A New Strategy for Automatic Node Placement in Graded Triangular Meshes", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 24, pp.2183-2200, 1987
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Delaunay	density function
node generation	refinement
triangle	two-dimensional

Abstract

"Mesh relaxation: A new Technique for Improving Triangulations", International Journal For Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol 31, pp.1121-1133, 1991
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refinement	relaxation
triangle	two-dimensional

"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

"Improvements on Delaunay-based Three-Dimensional Automatic Mesh Generator", Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, Elsevier, Vol 25, pp.297-317, 1997
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boundary constrained	clean-up
Delaunay	point insertion
smoothing	tetrahedra

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

Abstract
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"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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"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

"Automatic Blocking Scheme for Structured Meshing in 2D Multiphase Flow Simulation", Proceedings, 13th International Meshing Roundtable, Williamsburg, VA, Sandia National Laboratories, SAND #2004-3765C, pp.121-132, September 19-22 2004
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multiblock structured mesh	medial axis
Delaunay	Voronoi diagram
Delaunay refinement	multiphase flow simulation

Abstract
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"An Automatic Coarse and Fine Surface Mesh Generation Scheme Based on Medial Axis Transform: Part II Implementation", Engineering With Computers, Springer-Verlag, Num 8, pp.179-196, 1992
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course meshes	medial axis
mesh refinement	surface mesh

"An Automatic Coarse and Fine Surface Mesh Generation Scheme Based on Medial Axis Transform: Part I Algorithms", Engineering With Computers, Springer Verlag, Num 8, pp.121-137, 1992
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course meshes	medial axis
mesh refinement	surface mesh

Abstract

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

"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

"Generalized Laplacian Smoothing of Unstructured Grids", Communications in Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 11, pp.455-464, 1995
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smoothing	Laplacian smoothing
surface meshing	anisotropy
metric tensor

Abstract

"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

Abstract
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"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

"Automatic Remeshing In 3-D Analysis Of Forming Processes", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 45, pp.553-568, 1999
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remeshing	metal forming
refinement

Abstract

"Geometrically Based, Automatic Generator for Irregular Triangular Networks", Communications in Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Num 9, pp.555-566, 1993
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density function

refinement

"Algorithms and Data Structures for Handling a Fully Flexible Refinement Approach in Mesh Generation", Proceedings, 4th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.265-276, October 1995
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data structures

refinement

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"Finite Element Mesh Generation Methods: A Review and Classification", Computer Aided Design, Butterworth & Co. Ltd, Vol 1, Num 20, pp.27-38, Jan/Feb 1988
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classification	Delaunay triangulation
finite elements	smoothing
three dimensional	two-dimensional

Abstract

"Genetic Algorithms, Another Tool for Quad Mesh Optimization?", Proceedings, 7th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Lab, pp.497-504, October 1998
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genetic algorithm	artificial intelligence
smoothing	optimization

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"Unstructured Boundary Layer Grid Generation", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, The International Society of Grid Generation, pp.13-25, September 2000
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boundary layer	boundary layers
elliptic smoothing	grid repair
hyperbolic	prism

Abstract

"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

"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

Abstract
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"On Anisotropic Mesh Generation and Quality Control in Complex Flow Problems", Proceedings, 10th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.341-349, October 7-10 2001
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anisotropy	mesh control
hybrid grid generation	CFD
smoothing

Abstract
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"Volume and Feature Preservation in Surface Mesh Optimization", Proceedings, 15th International Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp.359-374, September 17-20 2006
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optimization	smoothing
surface meshes	volume conservation
feature detection

Abstract
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"Efficient and Robust Algorithm for Overlaying Nonmatching Surface Meshes", Proceedings, 10th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.281-292, October 7-10 2001
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computational geometry	mesh overlay
common refinement	edge intersection
robustness	imprecise computations
data transfer	rezoning

Abstract
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"Algorithm for Smoothing Triangulated Surfaces", Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, ASCE, Vol 1, Num 5, pp.85-102, Jan 1991
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contouring	scattered data
smoothing	TINS
two-dimensional

"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

"Optimization of Finite Element Grids Using Shape Sensitivity Analysis in Terms of Nodal Positions", Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, Wiley, Vol 26, pp.1-19, 1997
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optimization

smoothing

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

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

Abstract

"Voxel-based meshing and unit-cell analysis of textile composites", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 56, Num 7, pp.977 - 1006, February 2003
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automated meshing	effective properties
homogenization	mesh refinement
periodic media	textile composites
unit-cell-analysis

Abstract

"Achieving finite element mesh quality via optimization of the Jacobian matrix norm and associated quantities. Part II--A framework for volume mesh optimization and the coni", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 48, Num 8, pp.1165 - 1185, July 2000
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condition number	finite element mesh
mesh optimization	smoothing
unstructured grid generation

Abstract

"Achieving finite element mesh quality via optimization of the Jacobian matrix norm and associated quantities. Part I--a framework for surface mesh optimization", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 48, Num 3, pp.401 - 420, May 2000
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finite element mesh	mesh optimization
mesh smoothing	unstructured grid generation

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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"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

"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

"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

Abstract
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"Natural hierarchical refinement for finite element methods", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Vol 56, Num 8, pp.1109 - 1124, February 2003
keywords:


adaptive approximation	finite element
hierarchical	mesh refinement
subdivision element method	subdivision surface

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
keywords:


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
keywords:


fast Fourier transform (FFT)	mesh density smoothing
metal forming simulation	modified Laplacian mesh smoothing
quadrilateral mesh generation	two-dimensional remeshing

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
keywords:


adaptive	advancing front
Delaunay	derivative
discrete	finite element
mapping	parametric surface
Riemannian metric

Abstract

"Interpolating and meshing 3D surface grids", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 58, Num 2, pp.209-225, July 2003
keywords:


anisotropic meshing	parametric surface
structured grid	surface meshing
surface reconstruction	surface smoothing

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
keywords:


isoparametric	midnodes
smoothing	distortion measures
quality	inverse maps
quadratic elements

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
keywords:


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
keywords:


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
keywords:


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

"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

"Three-dimensional unstructured mesh generation: Part 3. Volume meshes", Computer methods in applied mechanics and engineering, Elsevier, Vol 134, pp.285-310, 1996
keywords:


boundary constrained	Delaunay
metric	quality
smoothing	tetrahedron

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

"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

"Functional Delaunay Refinement", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, The International Society of Grid Generation, pp.253-262, September 2000
keywords:


control spacing	delaunay refinement
mesh conformity	unstructured mesh generation

Abstract

"Simultaneous Refinement and Coarsening Adaptive Meshing with Moving Boundaries", Proceedings, 7th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Lab, pp.201-210, October 1998
keywords:


combustion	adaptivity
coarsening	refinement
moving boundary	sphere-packing
Delaunay

Abstract
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"Accounting for curved domains in mesh adaptation", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 58, Num 2, pp.247-276, July 2003
keywords:


mesh modification

mesh refinement

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

"Error Estimates for Hessian-based Mesh Adaption Algorithms with Control of Adaptivity", Proceedings, 13th International Meshing Roundtable, Williamsburg, VA, Sandia National Laboratories, SAND #2004-3765C, pp.345-352, September 19-22 2004
keywords:


adaption	Hessian-based metrics
quality	error estimates
smoothing

Abstract
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"Quality Local Refinement of Tetrahedral Meshes Based on Bisection", (downloaded from Barry Joe's internet site at UofA), Feb 1994
keywords:


mesh generation	mesh refinement
tetrahedron

"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
keywords:


moving boundary	refinement
adaptivity	semiconductors
tetrahedra

Abstract
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"Quality Local Refinement of Tetrahedral Meshes Based on 8-Subtetrahedron Subdivision", (downloaded from Barry Joe's internet site at UofA)
keywords:


tetrahedra

refinement

"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

"Generation of High Quality Gradation Finite Element Mesh", Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Pergamon, Vol 2, Num 41, pp.191-202, 1992
keywords:


advancing front	mesh refinement
quality checking	triangles

"3D mesh refinement in compliance with a specified node spacing function", Computational Mechanics, Springer, Vol 21, Num 1, pp.11-19, 1998
keywords:


bisection	refinement
tetrahedra

Abstract

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


adaptivity	CFD
refinement

Abstract

"Mesh Generation and Refinement for FEM and BEM -- A Bibliography", Finite Elements in Analysis and design, Elsevier, Num 15, pp.177-188, 1993
keywords:


bibliography	boundary element method
classification	mesh generation
mesh refinement

"The Efficient Location of Neighbors for Locally Refined n-Simplicial Grids", 5th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.137-156, October 1996
keywords:


bisection	neighbors
refinement	tetrahedron

Abstract
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"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

"3D Adaptive Mesh Refinement", Communications In Numerical Methods In Engineering, Wiley, Vol 14, pp.397-407, 1998
keywords:


adaptivity	tetrahedra
bisection	refinement
error estimator

Abstract

"A Generalized Graph-Theoretic Mesh Optimization Model", Proceedings, 13th International Meshing Roundtable, Williamsburg, VA, Sandia National Laboratories, SAND #2004-3765C, pp.255-264, September 19-22 2004
keywords:


optimization	smoothing
graph-theoretic mesh model	algebraic multigrid
hybrid mesh

Abstract
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"Control Volume Meshes using Sphere Packing: Generation, Refinement and Coarsening", 5th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.47-62, October 1996
keywords:


coarsening	control volume
Delaunay	refinement
sliver	sphere packing
tetrahedron

Abstract
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"Refining a Triangulation of a Planar Straight-Line Graph to Eliminate Large Angles", FOCS, 1993
keywords:


angle	mesh refinement
Steiner Points	triangulation

"Quality Mesh Generation in Three Dimensions (Extended Abstract)", ACM Symposium on Computational Geometry, 1992
keywords:


mesh refinement

quality checking

Abstract

"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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"A crystalline, red green strategy for meshing highly deformable objects with tetrahedra", Proceedings, 12th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.103-114, Sept. 2003
keywords:


tetrahedra	level set methods
BCC lattice	red green refinement
large deformations	muscle simulations

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


adaptivity	refinement
tetrahedron

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

"A New Approach to Free-form Surface Mesh Control in a CAD Environment", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 38, Num 18, pp.3121-3142, September 1995
keywords:


CAD	refinement
smoothing	surface meshing

"A Data Structure Dedicated to an Integrated Free-form Surface Environment", Computers and Structures, Pergammon, Vol 57, Num 2, pp.345-355, 1995
keywords:


adaptivity	CAD
data structures	geometric modeling
NURBS	refinement
surface mesh

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
keywords:


adaptive	advancing front
density	finite element method
triangular surface mesh

Abstract

"Coarsening unstructured meshes by edge contraction", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 57, Num 3, pp.391 - 414, May 2003
keywords:


derefinement	edge contractions
mesh coarsening	multigrid
unstructured	vertex removal

"Simplicial Meshing with Automatic Length Scale Computation", 1997
keywords:


adaptivity	node location
smoothing	tetrahedra
triangle

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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"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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"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

"Surface approximation by unstructured triangular meshes", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, The International Society of Grid Generation, pp.671-677, September 2000
keywords:


refinement	skeleton-based
surface approximation	triangular mesh generation

Abstract

"Mismatching refinement with domain decomposition for the analysis of steady-state metal forming process", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 48, Num 7, pp.1089 - 1106, July 2000
keywords:


domain decomposition	extrusion process
iterative calculation	mesh refinement
rigid-plastic finite element method

Abstract

"A constrained optimization approach to finite element mesh smoothing", Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, Elsevier, Vol 9, pp.309-320, 1991
keywords:


smoothing	optimization-based smoothing
octree

Abstract

"Robust Three Dimensional Delaunay Refinement", Proceedings, 13th International Meshing Roundtable, Williamsburg, VA, Sandia National Laboratories, SAND #2004-3765C, pp.145-156, September 19-22 2004
keywords:


tetrahedra	Delaunay
Ruppert's algorithm	refinement

Abstract
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"Schwarz Methods with local refinement for the p-version finite element method", Numerische Mathematik, Springer-Verlag, Vol 69, pp.185-211, 1994
keywords:


coarse meshes	P-method
refinement

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
keywords:


adaptive tetrahedral tessellation	parallel mesh refinement
streaming subdivision	parallel

Abstract
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"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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"Mesh refinement based on the 8-tetrahedra longest-edge partition", Proceedings, 12th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.67-78, Sept. 2003
keywords:


refinement	LEPP
longest-edge bisection	tetrahedra

Abstract
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"Mesh graph structure for longest-edge refinement algorithms", Proceedings, 7th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Lab, pp.335-344, October 1998
keywords:


LEPP	triangle
data structure	longest-edge refinement

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
keywords:


adaptivity	derefinement
refinement	tetrahedra

Abstract

"A 3D contact smoothing method using Gregory patches", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 54, Num 8, pp.1161 - 1194, July 2002
keywords:


contact	finite elements
smoothing

Abstract

"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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"Some Aspects to the Quality of the FE-mesh in Simulation of Metal Forming Processes", Numerical Methods in Industrial Forming Processes. Wood & Zienkiewics (eds.), Balkema, 1992
keywords:


mesh generation	mesh refinement
quality checking

"Simultaneous surface and tetrahedron mesh adaptation using mesh-free techniques", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 57, Num 3, pp.371 - 389, May 2003
keywords:


diffuse approximation	mesh adaptation
mesh refinement	mesh-free
tetrahedral mesh	unstructured

Abstract

"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

"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
keywords:


adaptivity	error computation
linear finite element analysis	mesh smoothing
shell structures

Abstract

"Cost Analysis of the Longest-Side (Triangle Bisection) Refinement Algorithm for Triangulations", Engineering with Computers, Springer-Verlag, Vol 12, pp.224-234, December 1996
keywords:


refinement

triangle

Abstract

"New Mathematical Tools and Techniques for the Refinementand/or Improvement of Unstructured Triangulations", 5th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.77-86, October 1996
keywords:


longest edge	refinement
surface meshing	tetrahedron
triangle

Abstract
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"Cost Analysis of the Longest-Side (Triangle Bisection) Refinement Algorithm for Triangulations", Technical Report DCC-RR-94/6 Dept. Computer Science, University of Chile
keywords:


mesh refinement

triangulation

"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
keywords:


adaptivity

mesh refinement

"New Longest-Edge Algorithms For the Refinement and/or Improvement of Unstructured Triangulations", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, Wiley, Vol 40, pp.3313-3324, 1997
keywords:


Delaunay	improvement
LEPP	refinement
tetrahedra	triangle

Abstract

"New Lepp-Algorithms for Quality Polygon and Volume Triangulation: Implementation Issues and Practical Behavior", AMD-Vol. 220 Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, ASME, pp.1-8, July 1997
keywords:


LEPP	refinement
tetrahedra	triangles

Abstract

"A Discussion on Mixed (Longest-Side Midpoint Insertion) Delaunay Techniques for the Triangulation Refinement Problem", Proceedings, 4th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.335-346, October 1995
keywords:


Delaunay	refinement
triangle

Download Full Paper (Postscript Format)

"Perspective: A Method for Uniform Reporting of Grid Refinement Studies", Journal of Fluids Engineering, Transactions of the ASME, Vol 116, pp.405-413, 1994
keywords:


CFD	error estimator
refinement

Abstract

"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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"A Delaunay Refinement Alorithm for Quality 2-Dimensional Mesh Generation", Journal of Algorithms, pp.1-45, Feb 1994
keywords:


aspect ratio	Delaunay
quality	refinement
triangulation	two-dimensional

Abstract

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


quadrilateral	rezoning
smoothing

Abstract

"correspondance regarding mesh refinement to Norm Jones"
keywords:


mesh refinement

"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

"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

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


hexahedron	mesh refinement
quadrilateral

Abstract

"Adaptive Sweeping Techniques", Proceedings, 14th International Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp.417-432, September 11-14 2005
keywords:


decomposition	hexahedra
node projection	smoothing
sweeping

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
keywords:


data structure	Delaunay
triangle	refinement
adaptivity

Abstract

"Optimization-Based Reference-Matrix Rezone Strategies for Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian Methods on Unstructured Meshes", Proceedings, 10th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.167-176, October 7-10 2001
keywords:


ALE	rezoning
optimization	reference Jacobian
condition number	smoothing

Abstract
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"Delaunay Refinement Mesh Generation", Dissertation, Carnegie Mellon University, May 1997
keywords:


arbitrary precision	computational geometry
Delaunay triangulation	floating-point arithmetic
geometric robustness	refinement
tetrahedral mesh generation

Abstract

"A mesh warping algorithm based on weighted Laplacian smoothing", Proceedings, 12th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.147-158, Sept. 2003
keywords:


moving meshes	optimization-based smoothing
smoothing	tetrahedra
cardiology	bio-medical
faceted surface representations

Abstract
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"Experiments with Local Refinement Using Anisotropic Transformations", Lecture Notes: Princeton Conference, July 1996
keywords:


anisotropy	refinement
triangle

Abstract

"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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"Local Refinement for Anisotropic Mesh Generation", AMD-Vol. 220 Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, ASME, pp.25-35, July 1997
keywords:


anisotropy	Delaunay
LEPP	refinement
triangles

Abstract

"Mesh Smoothing Based on Riemannian Metric Non-Conformity Minimization", Proceedings, 15th International Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp.271-288, September 17-20 2006
keywords:


mesh quality	mesh optimization
mesh adaptation	element size
element shape	metric comparison
boundary orthogonality	anisotropy
metric	smoothing

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
keywords:


adaptivity	anisotropic mesh refinement
anisotropy	boundary layers
CFD	convection-diffusion problems
hybrid	internal layers
layer-fitted meshes	refinement
stabilized finite element methods

Abstract

"Local Refinement of Three-Dimensional Finite Element Meshes", Engineering with Computers, Springer-Verlag, Vol 13, pp.165-174, 1997
keywords:


mixed element	refinement
templates

Abstract

"Selective Refinement of Two and Three-Dimensional Finite Element Meshes", Master's Thesis, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Brigham Young University, 1996
keywords:


refinement

templates

Abstract
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"Post Refinement Element Shape Improvement for Quadrilateral Meshes", AMD-Vol. 220 Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, ASME, pp.9-16, July 1997
keywords:


clean-up	quadrilaterals
refinement	topology

Abstract
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"Propagation path properties in iterative longest-edge refinement", Proceedings, 12th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.79-90, Sept. 2003
keywords:


LEPP	longest-edge bisection
refinement	triangle
propagation path

Abstract
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"Two- and three-dimensional remeshing, mesh refinement and application to simulation of micromechanical processes", Computational Materials Science, Elsevier, Vol 3, pp.241-246, 1994
keywords:


hexahedron	quadrilateral
refinement	remeshing

Abstract

"Generation of Volume Meshes by Extrusion from Surface Meshes of Arbitrary Topology", Proceedings, 9th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.385-393, October 2000
keywords:


hybrid meshes	elliptic smoothing
Winslow smoothing	smoothing
structured	advancing layer

Abstract
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"FEM-remeshing technique applied to crack growth problems", Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Elsevier, Vol 160, pp.115-131, 1998
keywords:


remeshing	crack propagation
nodal relaxation

Abstract

"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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"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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"Automatic Geometry-Adaptive Generation of Quadrilateral and Hexahedral Element Meshes for FEM", 5th International Conference on Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simmulations, Mississippi State University, pp.689-697, April 1996
keywords:


data structures	grid-based mesh generation
hexahedron	octree
quadtree	refinement

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

"Automatic Refinement within an Adaptive Mesh Generation System", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, The International Society of Grid Generation, pp.569-578, September 2000
keywords:


anatomical mesh generation

automatic refinement

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

"Automatic Finite Element Mesh Generation Over Intersecting Rigid Body-Movable Subdomains for the Automation of Parametric Conceptual Design", Journal of Mechanical Design, ASME, Vol 116, pp.1049-1057, December 1994
keywords:


parametric design	refinement
tetrahedron

Abstract

"Optimization Strategies in Unstructured Mesh Generation", International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Vol 39, Num 12, pp.2055 - 2071, June 1996
keywords:


finite elements	finite volume methods
optimization	smoothing
unstructured mesh generation

Abstract

"Surface Smoothing and Quality Improvement of Quadrilateral/Hexahedral Meshes with Geometric Flow", Proceedings, 14th International Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp.449-468, September 11-14 2005
keywords:


quadrilateral	hexahedra
surface smoothing	feature preservation
quality improvement	geometric flow

Abstract
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"Three-dimensional unstructured mesh generation: Part 2. Surface meshes", Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, Elsevier, Vol 134, pp.269-284, 1996
keywords:


CAD	parametric surfaces
quadrilateral	smoothing
surface meshing	triangle

Abstract

"An Angle-Based Approach to Two-Dimensional Mesh Smoothing", Proceedings, 9th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.373-384, October 2000
keywords:


smoothing	average angle
Laplacian	optimization-based
triangule	quadrilateral

Abstract
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