A mesh generation procedure to simulate bimaterials

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It is difficult to develop an algorithm which is able to generate the appropriate mesh around the interfaces in bimaterials. In this study, a corresponding algorithm is proposed for this class of unified structures made from different materials with arbitrary shapes. The non-uniform mesh is generated adaptively based on advancing front technique available in Abaqus software. Implementing several preliminary analyses, the output of each step prepared data source for the next step of mesh generation. After examining several criteria, the mean elemental stress derivative is selected as a suitable criterion to evaluate the performance of current mesh. The convergence indicates non-isometric final mesh with appropriate and optimum distribution. In general, automatic mesh generators determine the mesh density only based on the geometry of the model; however, the developed algorithm modifies mesh after sensing the stress intensity due to various reasons including loading condition and any change in material and geometry. In addition, the proposed algorithm converges to accurate result fast enough if considering the numbers of remeshing steps. An adaptive mesh generator code can be programmed based on the developed procedure to automatically generate mesh if implementing in Abaqus as a subroutine.

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volume 46  issue 2

pages  177- 190

publication date 2015-07-01

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