The Mesh module contains tools that allow you to generate meshes on parts and assemblies created within Abaqus/CAE. In addition, the Mesh module contains functions that verify an existing mesh. This chapter covers the following topics:

• “Understanding the role of the Mesh module,” Section 17.1

• “Entering and exiting the Mesh module,” Section 17.2

• “Mesh module basics,” Section 17.3

• “Understanding seeding,” Section 17.4

• “Assigning Abaqus element types,” Section 17.5

• “Verifying and improving meshes,” Section 17.6

• “Understanding mesh generation,” Section 17.7

• “Structured meshing and mapped meshing,” Section 17.8

• “Swept meshing,” Section 17.9

• “Free meshing,” Section 17.10

• “Bottom-up meshing,” Section 17.11

• “Mesh-geometry association,” Section 17.12

• “Understanding adaptive remeshing,” Section 17.13

• “Advanced meshing techniques,” Section 17.14

• “Using the Mesh module toolbox,” Section 17.15

• “Seeding a model,” Section 17.16

• “Creating and deleting meshes,” Section 17.17

• “Controlling mesh characteristics,” Section 17.18

• “Obtaining mesh information and statistics,” Section 17.19

• “Creating a mesh part,” Section 17.20

• “Controlling adaptive remeshing,” Section 17.21