EX. To create a parametric model
To create a slab finite element mesh, use the following procedure.
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Select the
Parametric Models tool in the Plate group on
the
Geometry ribbon tab.
The Parametric Models dialog opens. The structure is displayed as a series of dashed lines to signify this mode can be used to experiment with various settings. -
Click
Add in the
Parametric Models dialog.
The mouse pointer changes to the add surface cursor .
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Click the corner nodes of the slab in a clockwise order, clicking
on the first node selected to complete the boundary definition.
The Mesh Parameters dialog opens.
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Specify the parametric model parameters:
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Type a
Name for the slab mesh.
For example, Meshed Slab.
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Select
Slab from the
Type drop-down list.
You may leave the Sub Type as
Undefined
for this example. - Select Triangular as the Meshing Type.
- Select Optimize as the Boundary Connectivity.
- Type a Target element size of 100 (in).
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Type a
Name for the slab mesh.
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Click OK.
The preliminary mesh is displayed in the view window. The mesh parameters are displayed in the Parametric Models dialog.
- In the Parametric Models dialog, select the Meshed Slab [Slab] entry and then click Merge Mesh.