Visualization and pre-processing of independent finite-element meshes for car crash simulations

The recent transition from meshing the whole model towards the independent meshing of the assembly parts introduced new challenges also in the task of visualizing and pre-processing the finite element meshes. One part of our work is the visualization and removal of mesh penetrations and perforations, a frequently encountered problem when assembly parts are meshed independently. Further on, we focus on the visualization and the interactive definition of mesh-independent connections between car components represented by finite element meshes. We present methods to automatize the flange recognition, as connections are usually placed along flanges. There are basically three types of connections to visualize and edit: point links, line links and surface links.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2002
• Where: VC
• Authors: Norbert Frisch, Dirc Rose, Ove Sommer, Thomas Ertl
• Keywords: Assembly Parts, Finite Element, Independent Meshing, VC 2002