This section describes strategies for improving your mesh using the Edit Mesh toolset and techniques that you can use to create the desired mesh.The following topics are covered:

• “A strategy for improving the mesh,” Section 64.3.1

• “Using offset meshes in Abaqus/CAE,” Section 64.3.2

• “Reducing element distortion and collapse during mesh offsetting,” Section 64.3.3

• “Allowing for branching in offset solid meshes,” Section 64.3.4

• “Creating a mid-plane shell mesh from a thin solid model,” Section 64.3.5

• “Using a combination of tools to mesh an imported solid part with tetrahedral elements,” Section 64.3.6