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Bracket: processing and conversion of IGES data file containing multiply-connected domains for the purposes of finite element mesh generation
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In mechanical engineering a bracket is any intermediate component for fixing one part to another,
usually larger, part. What makes a bracket a bracket is that it is intermediate between the two and fixes the one to the other.
Brackets vary widely in shape, and this example is a planar bracket, with several openings (holes).
The model is originally represented by an IGES file.
In terms of computational geometry, this model belongs to the class of multiply-connected
models, that term indicating that the model contains openings. Algorithmically, implementation
of processing of such models is far more complex than simpler models. The new release of IGES converter
can successfully process them.
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This model demonstrates the capabilities of the developed
IGES-to-SUR converter together with our leading mesh generation product
QUAD-SURFACE 4.0. The model is quite large in terms of the number of finite
elements (129205) , with very fine mesh generated
in the areas where accurate meshing of geometrical details of the model are important
for accurate Finite Element Analysis. As it can be seen, the IGES preprocessing
and conversion have lead to successful finite element mesh generation for this
model, consisting of a number of domains, some of them being multiply-connected.
For more examples of the application of IGES-to-SUR converter to real-life
models, please follow this link.
QUAD-SURFACE 4.0
is our company's
top-of-the-range quadrilateral finite element mesh generator
for planar and curved surfaces in 3D space. QUAD-SURFACE uses its proprietary input data format,
which is perfectly suitable for generation of finite element models.
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To learn more about the full range of our products please follow this link.
Please contact us to find out more, preferably by e-mail on comecau@ozemail.com.au or
comecauinfo@gmail.com.
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