ansys meshing 12.0

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ANSYS Meshing 12.0

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Introduction


Meshing Overview

ANSYS Workbench process automation Physics-aware meshing Meshing in batch

P t i /P i t t hi Parametric/Persistent meshing Adding controls for meshing flexibility

mesh type/method mesh type/method mesh sizing mesh alignmentes a g e t mesh quality mesh feature capturing

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Process Automation

Meshing comes as a cell of a Workbench Analysis es g co es as a ce o a o be c a ys sSystem (Mesh/Model)

Or as its own Component System.

Regardless of what System the Mesh/Model cell is invoked from the meshing tools are the same

However, the meshing defaults are based on the physics preference of the system

The mesh is provided to any downstream system


Downstream systems can be linked to the Mesh cell of any system

Physics-Aware Meshing

There are four physics preferences in the Meshing p y p gapplication, each using appropriate defaults for that physics


Meshing in Batch

Because the meshing is highly automated, the meshing application can be run in batch and a user can essentially skip the meshing step. For example:

Use Update to generate the

mesh in batch.The Progress monitor gives

progress.After updating theAfter updating the

mesh you can Edit it to view the

mesh or add dditi l t l


additional control.

Parametric/Persistent Meshing

In the following slides, we will see how mesh methods and mesh controls can be inserted to control the properties of the mesh.

These controls persist with any geometry changesThese controls persist with any geometry changes. The process of updating the mesh is the same as in the

batch meshing Added controls continue to apply Well controlled mesh is automated for subsequent

design iterations in batchdesign iterations in batch This makes parametric/persistent meshing inherent to the

process


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Adding Controls for Flexibility

As demonstrated, Meshing in Workbench is designed to be invisible to the user

However, since a well controlled mesh is often required for higher solution accuracy and efficiency there is afor higher solution accuracy and efficiency, there is a great deal of flexibility to control: mesh type/method mesh sizing mesh alignment mesh quality mesh feature capturing


Adding Mesh Controls

Lets look at an assembly model: You can see in this

case that Workbench automatically assigns:

Contact is automatically

defined between assigns:

Physics based sizing

Interfaces

parts

Mesh object: additional controls

can be inserted

Global controls: Physics preferences, sizings inflation etc

Interfaces between parts

User can go into these defaults and sizings, inflation, etc.adjust as they see fit.



Mesh Methods: Parts are meshed as i t h happropriate, hex where

possible, else tets User can insert mesh

methods to override the

Some parts are meshed with

patch conforming tetrahedral method

methods to override the defaults.

Some parts are meshed with

general sweep



Mesh Controls (Virtual Topology): Geometry and mesh

defeaturing tools are available to reduce the element/cell count in non

Lets see how we can coarsen mesh

element/cell count in non-critical regions

Manual virtual topologies help user control which

in non-critical regions

Virtual Topologies can

be created

help user control which features to capture

be created automatically, or

manually as shown here.


Mesh is refined to respect each face

Mesh walks over details


Mesh Controls (Auto VT): Automatic virtual topologies

can be created and then user can edit these manually for optimum controlfor optimum control

Mesh without Virtual TopogiesVirtual Topogies


Mesh after automatic

Virtual TopologiesAutomatic

Virtual Topologies


Mesh Controls (Sizing): Sizing controls are available

at the body, face, edge, and vertex levelvertex level

Other sizing controls include:

Sphere of influencep Body of influence Curvature/Proximity

sizing

Now lets apply a body

sizing to improve

uniformity of mesh

Insert body sizing,sizing,

cross hatch represents

size


Resulting mesh


Mesh Controls (Pinch): If Virtual Topologies (VTs)

arent enough for geometry simplification pinch featuressimplification, pinch features can further simplify the model

The pinch controls use mesh pbased defeaturing and can be applied manually or automatically like VTs.

Notice bad mesh in areas


Insert manual pinch controls to remove unwanted features

Manual pinch feature removes features at mesh level allowing for easier simplification than geometry level for some configurations.

Like Automatic Virtual Topologies, there is Automatic Pinch


Mesh Control (Mapped Face):

Th fThe face mesh

structure can be

changed by adding

Select face(s) to

Since the face has a cutout, sub-mapping is done to get a mapped

mesh

mapped face

controls

have a mapped

mesh

Face is meshed

with mapped

quads split to tris



Mesh Methods and Controls: This example shows how a variety of mesh controlsa variety of mesh controls and methods can combine to provide great flexibility

Default tet mesh Hex mesh would improve solution

accuracy

Add Virtual Faces to aid in hex

meshing

Add MultiZone Pure hex mesh is bl t bAdd MultiZone method for pure hex mesh

able to be generated



Mesh Methods and Controls: There is an extensive list of

additional mesh methods/controls, but this gives a general overview of

Apply body sizing with

smaller mesh size

Refined hex mesh for

better accuracy

gives a general overview of the use of these controls.

Section plane of hex mesh


Adding Controls for Flexibility

The controls that were added are stored as objects in the mesh folder

These controls persist to design changesThese controls persist to design changes If a new design makes it impossible to update controls

from a previous design, the software puts a ? to indicate a control that has become invalid and should be inspected by the user.


ANSYS Meshing 12.0 ANSYS Meshing 12.0 gFeature Update

gFeature Update


ANSYS 12.0 Meshing Goals

Next generation solution for GAMBIT and CFX-Mesh customers: Follows Workbench guiding principles:

Parametric Persistent Highly AutomatedParametric, Persistent, Highly-Automated, Flexible, Physics-aware, Adaptive Architecture

Integration of TGrid and ANSYS ICEM CFDIntegration of TGrid and ANSYS ICEM CFD meshing methods to increase power and flexibility of Workbench meshing solution

Further evolution of meshing tools and technologies for Mechanical, ANSYS Emag, Explicit and CFD meshing


Explicit and CFD meshing

Mesh Controls

Physics-based mesh controls Support for CAD instances Arbitrary mesh matching Mapped mesh controlsMapped mesh controls Corner controls to help define mapping strategy

Pinch featureAd d Si F i Advanced Size Functions

Interface/contact handling between parts Contact sizingContact sizing Arbitrary mesh matching Patch independent option: Match mesh where

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possible

Fluids Physics-based Mesh Controls

ANSYS 12.0 is the first release targeting CFD needs using our proven GAMBIT and TGridmeshing technology

Better CFD meshing defaults Automated CFD meshing process

CFD/Fl t h h k t l CFD/Fluent shape check controls

Support for FLUENT boundary conditions, mesh size functions, etc.,

Improved inflation controls Program controlled inflation

S th t iti t l


Smooth transition controls

CFD Meshing

Automated CFD meshing process CFX/FLUENT solver preference added to tailor mesh

based off solver Add d i t d f lt Added appropriate defaults

Added Skewness quality metric for FLUENT


CFD Meshing

3D Bodies (Zones) Solid/Fluid CAD parts can be marked in DM as Air/Fluid CAD parts can be marked in DM as Air/Fluid

Display of Solid/Fluid indicates type FLUENT will use this for 3D Zone creation

2D Zones


Named Selections (for Boundary Conditions) pass through Workflow (CADGeometryMeshingFLUENT)

Improved CFD Inflation

Program Controlled Inflation Will inflate off all faces that are not in a named selectionWill inflate off all faces that are not in a named selection Or user can inflate off a named selection, or insert inflation control


Structural Physics-Based Mesh Controls

Efficient meshing for physics Rigid body contact meshing

Edges/Faces in contact area are only things meshed

Centroid defined for massG k t hi Gasket meshing Quadratic edges/faces on top and bottom Linear edges/faces on side Linear edges/faces on side


Rigid Body Meshing (3D)

Only faces of rigid body in contact get meshed


Rigid Body Meshing (2D)

Only edges of rigid sheet in contact get meshed


Gasket Elements

More automated way of meshing gaskets

Quadratic faces on source/targetQuadratic faces on source/target


Linear faces on sides

Support for CAD Instances

Instances defined in Pro/E, Solidworks, etc. are used in meshing (geometry/mesh is copied) Geometry transfer/meshing speedup

Selection by instance


Meshing of Instances

Meshing speed improvementMeshing speed improvement 58% time reduction in meshing

Instance selection:


Meshing of Instances

Overall speed improvementsOverall speed improvements Geometry transfer: 77% time reduction Meshing speedup: 55% time reduction

T t l i t d hi f thi d l d d f Total import and meshing of this model reduced from 533 to 192 seconds (64% time reduction)


Arbitrary Mesh Matching

Match control to copy mesh to similar topologiesMatch control to copy mesh to similar topologies based off 2 coordinate systems


Improved Mapped Control

Support for side/cornerSupport for side/corner controls to define strategy for sub-mapping


Pinch Feature

Mesh pinch out feature added for defeaturing at mesh levelp g Automated based off shell thickness or user defined tolerance Works in conjunction with Virtual Topologies to simplify

meshing constraints


Automatic Pinch Generation

With automatic pinch generation user can pinch features under a defined size and remove small features from the mesh

Use shellUse shell thickness, or define a tolerance


Manual Pinch Feature

With Auto-pinch, software figures out basic areas to pinch User can then add additional manual pinch controls User can then add additional manual pinch controls


Shell Example

w/out pinch feature w/pinch feature


Shell Example



Solid Example



Advanced Size Function

Incorporate FLUENT size function Curvature based sizing controls Proximity based sizing controlsy g Body/Face/Edge sizing Improve consistency of controls across meshImprove consistency of controls across mesh

methods



Advanced size functions added for explicit control for: Curvature Normal Angle Number of cells in a thin gap Minimum Size

Maximum Face Size Maximum Face Size Maximum Tet Size Growth RateGrowth Rate



Standard Size Function




Standard Size Function Advanced Size Function



With curvature

With t d i it (5 ll i ) With curvature and proximity (5 cells in gap)


Scoped Sizes

Scoped size controls:Scoped size controls: Edge

Face Face Body


Body of Influence

Bodies can be used to define a region ofBodies can be used to define a region of influence


Interface/Contact Modeling of Parts

There are several techniques to model the common faces between parts As parts As multibody part with

common nodes As multibody part with

duplicated nodes Shared/matched face(s) Shared/matched edge(s)



There are several techniques to model the qcommon faces between parts As parts 2 facesp As multibody part with

common nodes 1 face As multibody part with

duplicated nodes 2 faces Shared/matched face(s) Shared/matched edge(s)



As Parts: 2 Faces at contact region2 Faces at contact region Parts meshed separately



As Multibody part:No contacts since parts No contacts, since parts share common faceMultibody part meshed Multibody part meshed as a whole

DM Attribute



As Multibody part (w/Imprints):y p ( p ) Contacts, since each body

has a face Multibody part meshed as a

wholeDM Attribute



Depending on how the user wants the interface p gmodeled/meshed between two bodies, user can choose appropriate optionU i th i i t ti i ltib d t Using the imprint option in a multibody part ensures a common interface between 2 parts

If using Imprint option there are a few controls toIf using Imprint option, there are a few controls to keep in mind: Contact sizingg Match control: Arbitrary Patch independent option:


Match mesh where possible


Contact SizingDrag and Drop Contact Region into Mesh folder Drag and Drop Contact Region into Mesh folder

Influences the mesh sizing between parts


Mesh isnt always coincident


Match Control: Arbitraryy Enforces same node spacing based off

common topology between partsp gy p

Undesired penetration of Desired coincident nodes individual parts with multi-body part using

IMPRINT method and M h lMatch control



Patch Independent option: Match mesh where p ppossible If yes software will try to enforce common y y

nodes between common faces of a multibody(imprint) part

If no software will not try to enforce common nodes b t f fbetween common faces of a multibody(imprint) part


Meshing Meshing Meshing Improvements

Meshing Improvements


Surface Meshing

Improved surface mesh quality Eliminate poor-quality mesh clusters Improved curvature based refinement controls

2D inflation controls 2D Planar models Shell models

Respect new sizing controls Improved auto-blocker robustness/consistency


Meshing Update

More uniform surface mesh:More uniform surface mesh:ANSYS 11.0 ANSYS 12.0


Meshing Update

More uniform surface mesh:More uniform surface mesh:

ANSYS 12 0ANSYS 12.0ANSYS 11.0


2D Inflation Controls

2D planar model2D planar model


2D Inflation Controls

2D shell model


Tetrahedral Meshing

Mix and Match Tetrahedral and Sweep methods TGrid Tetra AFT meshing method for CFD Improved patch independent robustnessp p p Improved consistency of controls


Combination of Methods

Mapped bodies


Tetrahedral Meshing


ANSYS 11.0 ANSYS 12.0

Inflation

Multibody part handling Smooth transition Collision avoidance

St i t i Stair-stepping Layer compression Examples

Preview inflation Pre vs. post inflation

S Sweeping Pure hex or wedge


Inflation: Multibody Parts

Mapped bodies


Smooth Transition

Smooth transition option added to provide layer by layer smoothing to achieve good transition to tetmesh

Transition ratio controls inflation to tet transitionTransition ratio controls inflation to tet transitionCFX Default FLUENT Default


Inflation: Stair-stepping vs. Compressionp

Layer Compression Stair-stepping


Examples of Inflation

There are situations when stair-stepping is locally taking place altho gh compression as req estedtaking place, although compression was requested

Between multi-body parts

Local stair-stepping

Resolve by adding


inflation on interior faces

Examples of Inflation

There are situations when stair-stepping is locally taking place altho gh compression as req estedtaking place, although compression was requested

In Sharp Corners

Local stair-stepping

Resolve by rounding the


sharp edge

Preview Inflation

Inflation preview added to help identify possible problems with inflationproblems with inflation


Inflation on Swept Bodies

Swept method requirements for inflation The swept method must be assigned to the body

Similar bodies can be assigned in one control

Source face has to be assigned to the swept bodySource face has to be assigned to the swept body Inflation The inflation is assigned to a Face with corresponding g p g

edges as Boundaries The Face must be the source face of the swept

methodmethod First and Total height algorithms are available

Smooth transition is not available


Inflation on Swept Bodies


Hex Meshing

In Workbench there are several methods for hex meshing: Default Sweep Thin Sweep Hex Dominant MultiZone


Hex Meshing Improvements

ANSYS 12.0 brings the following improvements Default Sweep

Improved inflation More control over mesh type: quad, quad/tri, tri

Thin Sweep Support for body level (multibody parts) Multiple elements through thickness for parts

MultiZone New option that extends all hex or hex dominant

meshing to more complex parts


meshing to more complex parts

Sweep: Inflation

Inflation with sweeping generates a hex mesh


Sweep: Face Mesh Type

Option for free face mesh type in sweep


Thin Solid Sweep Meshing

Improved robustnessp Works at body level with other methods

ThinThin Sweep

General Sweep



Multiple elements through thicknessf i l b d tfor single body parts



Multibody part meshing


Swept Meshing: MultiZone

MultiZone sweep meshingp g Automatic geometry decomposition Multiple/single source/targetMultiple/single source/target Mapped/Free meshing InflationInflation


MultiZone

Automatic geometry decomposition With the sweep method, this part would have to be sliced into 5

bodies to get a pure hex mesh


MultiZone

Automatic geometry decomposition With MultiZone, this can be meshed with pure hex mesh without

any geometry decomposition.


MultiZone

Multiple source imprinting Imprints from multiple sources and cross sections can be swept


MultiZone

Multi-source/multi-directional imprinting


MultiZone

Multibody part handlingMultibody part handling Multiple parts are meshed with conformal mesh at shared interface.


MultiZone: Multiple Zones

Free decompositionFree decomposition Face topology is used to construct solid regions or blocks.

Each block can be swept independently provided the mesh is conformalconformal.


MultiZone: Free Decomposition

Using Free Mesh Type, MultiZone can be used to get a hex mesh where possible, and free mesh everywhere else, without slicing.


MultiZone: Free Decomposition

MultiZone unstructured/free regions can be filled with:

Free Mesh Type = Tetra

Free Mesh Type = Hexa Dominant

Free Mesh Type = Hexa Core


MultiZone with Inflation

MultiZone with inflation


MultiZone with Inflation

MultiZone with inflation and free blocks


Mesh Metrics

Mesh metrics added Mesh level, part level and body level

W t l t di l Worst element display


Performance & Data-Integration Improvementsp

Performance Improvements Multibody part mesh memory utilization & speed

improvedG l d ti d d i t General memory reduction and speed improvements

Improved Data-IntegrationN d S l ti t d t ACMO f i CFX P Named Selections stored to ACMO for use in CFX-Pre

Fluent output improved CGNS output addedCGNS output added Write ICEM CFD Files option for easier transfer to

ANSYS ICEM CFD


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