This section describes the structured and mapped meshing techniques and the types of regions to which these techniques can be applied. The following topics are covered:

• “What is structured meshing?,” Section 17.8.1

• “What is mapped meshing?,” Section 17.8.2

• “Two-dimensional structured meshing,” Section 17.8.3

• “Three-dimensional structured meshing,” Section 17.8.4

• “Using structured meshing near concave boundaries,” Section 17.8.5

• “When can Abaqus/CAE apply mapped meshing?,” Section 17.8.6