Mesh Refinement

MESHING
RESEARCH
CORNER

Ammons, Bruce A.; Vable, Madhukar

"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
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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
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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
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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
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tetrahedra	mesh movement
adaptation	coarsening
refinement	moving boundary
metamorphosis

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

"An Algorithm for Coarsening Unstructured Meshes", Numerische Mathematik, Vol 73, 1996
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coarsening	refinement
triangle

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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"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
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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
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hexahedra	refinement
sweeping	cleave and fill

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
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smoothing	adaptive redistribution
quality metrics	refinement
structured

Abstract
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"Topological Refinement Procedures for Triangular Finite Element Meshes", Engineering with Computers, Springer-Verlag, Vol 12, pp.243-255, December 1996
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clean-up	refinement
topology	triangle

Abstract

"Topological Refinement Procedures for Triangular Finite Element Meshes", MSC/PDA, 1994
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clean-up	finite elements
refinement	triangle
two-dimensional

Abstract

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

"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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"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

"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

"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

"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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"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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"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

"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

"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

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

Abstract

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

Abstract

"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

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

Abstract

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

Abstract

"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
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hexahedra	graded mesh
pattern module	refinement

Abstract

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

Abstract

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

refinement

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

Abstract

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

Abstract

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

Abstract

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

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

Abstract

"Control Volume Meshes using Sphere Packing: Generation, Refinement and Coarsening", 5th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Laboratories, pp.47-62, October 1996
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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
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angle	mesh refinement
Steiner Points	triangulation

"Quality Mesh Generation in Three Dimensions (Extended Abstract)", ACM Symposium on Computational Geometry, 1992
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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
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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
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tetrahedra	level set methods
BCC lattice	red green refinement
large deformations	muscle simulations

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
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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
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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
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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
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adaptivity	CAD
data structures	geometric modeling
NURBS	refinement
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
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derefinement	edge contractions
mesh coarsening	multigrid
unstructured	vertex removal

"A Survey of Unstructured Mesh Generation Technology", Proceedings, 7th International Meshing Roundtable, Sandia National Lab, pp.239-267, October 1998
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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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"Surface approximation by unstructured triangular meshes", Numerical Grid Generation in Computational Field Simulations, The International Society of Grid Generation, pp.671-677, September 2000
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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
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domain decomposition	extrusion process
iterative calculation	mesh refinement
rigid-plastic finite element method

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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adaptivity	derefinement
refinement	tetrahedra

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

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

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

mesh refinement

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

triangulation

"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
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Delaunay	improvement
LEPP	refinement
tetrahedra	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
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longest edge	refinement
surface meshing	tetrahedron
triangle

Abstract
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"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
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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
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Delaunay	refinement
triangle

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

Abstract

"A Delaunay Refinement Alorithm for Quality 2-Dimensional Mesh Generation", Journal of Algorithms, pp.1-45, Feb 1994
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aspect ratio	Delaunay
quality	refinement
triangulation	two-dimensional

Abstract

"correspondance regarding mesh refinement to Norm Jones"
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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
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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
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hexahedron	mesh refinement
quadrilateral

Abstract

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

Abstract

"Delaunay Refinement Mesh Generation", Dissertation, Carnegie Mellon University, May 1997
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arbitrary precision	computational geometry
Delaunay triangulation	floating-point arithmetic
geometric robustness	refinement
tetrahedral mesh generation

Abstract

"How Efficient are Delaunay Refined Meshes? An Empirical Study", Proceedings, 15th International Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp.215-238, September 17-20 2006
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Delaunay refinement	empirical study
error measure	adaptive delaunay refinement

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

Abstract

"Local Refinement for Anisotropic Mesh Generation", AMD-Vol. 220 Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, ASME, pp.25-35, July 1997
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anisotropy	Delaunay
LEPP	refinement
triangles

Abstract

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

Abstract

"Local Refinement of Three-Dimensional Finite Element Meshes", Engineering with Computers, Springer-Verlag, Vol 13, pp.165-174, 1997
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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
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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
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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
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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
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hexahedron	quadrilateral
refinement	remeshing

Abstract

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

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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
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data structures	grid-based mesh generation
hexahedron	octree
quadtree	refinement

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"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
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adaptivity	CFD
refinement	derefinement
triangle	data structure
error estimation

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"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
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anatomical mesh generation

automatic refinement

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

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"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
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parametric design	refinement
tetrahedron

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