Meshing strategies and mesh editing techniques

This section describes strategies for improving your mesh using the Edit Mesh toolset and techniques that you can use to create the desired mesh.


In this section:

A strategy for improving the mesh
Using offset meshes in Abaqus/CAE
Reducing element distortion and collapse during mesh offsetting
Allowing for branching in offset solid meshes
Creating a mid-plane shell mesh from a thin solid model
Using a combination of tools to mesh an imported solid part with tetrahedral elements