[ICEM] 2D Tri/prism mesh around zero-thickness curve (sail)

GBNB · March 3, 2014, 09:34

Hi there, I am trying to mesh a single curve (analogous to a single skin sail) in ICEM. The curve is similar in shape to one half of a 2D symmetric airfoil. I have managed to create a tri mesh using the Curve Mesh Setup and patch independent surface mesher but I can't seem to use the Blayer functionality to create finer prism/quad cells along the curve. Does anyone have any ideas on how to do this?

Thank you!

GBNB · March 4, 2014, 09:40

I don't think it can be done, curve needs to be a closed loop for Blayer2D to function. I only found this thread now, apologies for the repost:
http://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/ans...ary-layer.html

GBNB · April 3, 2014, 11:42

See Psymn's last two posts
http://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/ans...uded-mesh.html

March 3, 2014, 09:34	2D Tri/prism mesh around zero-thickness curve (sail)	#1
GBNB New Member Gerry Boyce Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 13	Hi there, I am trying to mesh a single curve (analogous to a single skin sail) in ICEM. The curve is similar in shape to one half of a 2D symmetric airfoil. I have managed to create a tri mesh using the Curve Mesh Setup and patch independent surface mesher but I can't seem to use the Blayer functionality to create finer prism/quad cells along the curve. Does anyone have any ideas on how to do this? Thank you!

April 3, 2014, 11:42	More info	#3
GBNB New Member Gerry Boyce Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 13	See Psymn's last two posts http://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/ans...uded-mesh.html

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March 4, 2014, 09:40		#2
GBNB New Member Gerry Boyce Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 13	I don't think it can be done, curve needs to be a closed loop for Blayer2D to function. I only found this thread now, apologies for the repost: http://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/ans...ary-layer.html