Hemisphere meshing quad in ansys

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The discussion focuses on meshing a solid and shell 3D hemisphere using a hex dominant approach in ANSYS Mechanical APDL. Users are advised to import the model in IGES format, verify or create the volume, and utilize the solid element type (ET,1,SOLID45) for meshing. In ANSYS Workbench, the curvature option combined with the hex dominant method is recommended, followed by saving the database and importing it into Classic APDL or generating an APDL script for further processing.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with ANSYS Mechanical APDL and its commands
  • Understanding of solid element types, specifically SOLID45
  • Knowledge of importing models in IGES format
  • Experience with ANSYS Workbench meshing techniques
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the use of the "VATT" command in ANSYS for volume meshing
  • Explore the process of generating APDL scripts from ANSYS Workbench
  • Learn about the advantages of using hex dominant meshing in ANSYS
  • Investigate best practices for verifying and creating volumes in ANSYS
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Engineers and analysts working with ANSYS who need to optimize meshing techniques for complex geometries, particularly those focusing on solid and shell structures in mechanical simulations.

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Can anyone guide me how to mesh solid and shell 3d hemisphere with hex dominant approach in ansys mechanical APDL?
I found no such verification manual for 3d hemispherical meshing in ansys. What method should be applied and what element should be chosen appropriately to mesh this structure?
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Your response will be highly appreciated.
You can also post your reply on my mail (nishantsinghbme@gmail.com ).
Thanking you in advance
 

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Hi,
Not sure to understand the request.
In Classic APDL: you should import your model (.iges for example), then verify/create the volume, create solid element type (et,1,solid45) for example (and material) and mesh with "VATT" command.
Using Workbench ? One way I used to do: you can made the meshing in Workbench (choose curvature option + hex dominant method option). After saving your database, you can import the .db file in Classic APDL. Another way in Workbench: after meshing as explained previously, you can write the APDL scipt (.inp), then you can read this file in Classic APDL.
 

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