2.3. Mesh

In order to compute the homogenized material data, the RVE must be meshed for Finite Element Analysis.

Figure 2.17: Create RVE Mesh

Create RVE Mesh

  • Maximum Size: Maximum size of elements.

  • Adapt Toward Edges: Refine the mesh toward the inner edges.

  • Use Block Meshing: When selected, use a block decomposition to generate the block structured meshes.

  • Use Conformational Meshing: Generate a conformational mesh (coincident topologies are shared and, as a result, mesh nodes at the interfaces are shared). If not activated, general contacts are used.

  • Use Periodic Meshing: Generate periodic meshes (meshes suitable to enforce periodic boundary conditions). For this, the meshes of opposite faces of the RVE boundary must be the same.