Towards Automatic Multiblock Topology Generation. G.U. Aero Report 9826

Gribben, B.J., Badcock, K.J. and Richards, B.E. (1998) Towards Automatic Multiblock Topology Generation. G.U. Aero Report 9826. Technical Report. Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow.

Abstract

The need for automation of the multiblock grid generation process is discussed. A new approach to automatically process a multiblock topology in order to prepare it for the grid generation process is described. The method is based on a cost function which attempts to model the objectives of the skilled grid generation software user who at present performs the task of block positioning and shaping in an interactive manner. A number of test cases are examined. It is also suggested that an existing unstructured mesh generation method could be adopted as an initial topology generation tool. Further work towards creating a fully automatic grid generation tool and extension into three dimensions are discussed briefly.

• Item Type: Research Reports or Papers (Technical Report)
• Status: Published
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Richards, Professor Bryan
• Authors: Gribben, B.J., Badcock, K.J., and Richards, B.E.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Autonomous Systems and Connectivity
• Publisher: Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 1998 Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Glasgow
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced with the permission of the Department