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The 2D Mesh module is used to construct two-dimensional finite element meshes. The mesh consists of nodes that are grouped together to form elements. Numerous [[GMS:2D Mesh Tool Palette|tools]] are provided for [[GMS:Creating a 2D Mesh|automated mesh generation]] and [[GMS:Editing 2D Meshes|mesh editing]]. 2D meshes are used for [[GMS:SEEP2D|SEEP2D]] modeling and to aid in the construction of 3D meshes. The figures below show an example of a SEEP2D model and a [[GMS:3D Mesh Module|3D mesh]] created using the 2D Mesh Module.
The 2D Mesh module is used to construct two-dimensional finite element meshes. The mesh consists of nodes that are grouped together to form elements. Numerous [[GMS:2D Mesh Tool Palette|tools]] are provided for [[GMS:Creating a 2D Mesh|automated mesh generation]] and [[GMS:Editing 2D Meshes|mesh editing]]. 2D meshes are used for [[GMS:SEEP2D|SEEP2D]] modeling and to aid in the construction of 3D meshes.  
 
The figures below show an example of a SEEP2D model and a [[GMS:3D Mesh Module|3D mesh]] created using the 2D Mesh Module.


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The module contains its own [[GMS:2D Mesh Settings|settings]] and [[GMS:2D Mesh Display Options|display options]] including options to for contour and vector display.
The module contains its own [[GMS:2D Mesh Settings|settings]] and [[GMS:2D Mesh Display Options|display options]] including options to for contour and vector display. Currently, GMS only allows one 2D mesh to be included in a project.


==Mesh Element Types==
==Mesh Element Types==

Revision as of 15:26, 7 July 2016

2D Mesh Module
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2D Mesh
Creating a 2D Mesh
Editing 2D Meshes
2D Mesh Settings
Converting a 2D Mesh to Other Types of Data
More
2D Mesh Display Options
2D Mesh Polygon Attributes
2D Mesh Tool Palette
SEEP2D
Solids to Layered Mesh
2D Mesh Commands

The 2D Mesh module is used to construct two-dimensional finite element meshes. The mesh consists of nodes that are grouped together to form elements. Numerous tools are provided for automated mesh generation and mesh editing. 2D meshes are used for SEEP2D modeling and to aid in the construction of 3D meshes.

The figures below show an example of a SEEP2D model and a 3D mesh created using the 2D Mesh Module.

3D Mesh created by extruding a 2D mesh
Sample SEEP2D problem

The module contains its own settings and display options including options to for contour and vector display. Currently, GMS only allows one 2D mesh to be included in a project.

Mesh Element Types

Elements are used to describe the area to be modeled. Elements are formed by joining nodes. The element types supported vary from model to model. Element types include:

  • Three-node linear triangule
  • Six-node quadratic triangle
  • Eight-node "serendipity" quadrilateral
  • Nine-node "Lagrangian" quadrilateral