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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 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 | 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. Currently, GMS only allows one 2D mesh to be included in a project. | 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. | ||
Datasets in a mesh store scalar or vector values at each node. | Datasets in a mesh store scalar or vector values at each node. Individual datasets can be duplicated or exported. | ||
2D mesh data can be exported from GMS by right-clicking on the 2D mesh and selecting the '''Export''' command. The entire mesh can be exported as a Text GMS 2D Mesh File (*.2dm), FEFLOW ASCII FEM Format (*.fem), Polygon Shapefile (*.shp), or Point Shapefile (*.shp). | 2D mesh data can be exported from GMS by right-clicking on the 2D mesh and selecting the '''Export''' command. The entire mesh can be exported as a Text GMS 2D Mesh File (*.2dm), FEFLOW ASCII FEM Format (*.fem), Polygon Shapefile (*.shp), or Point Shapefile (*.shp). | ||
The 2D Mesh module can be added to a [http://www.aquaveo.com/software/gms-pricing paid edition] of GMS. | |||
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==Mesh Element Types== | ==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: | 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 | * Three-node linear triangle | ||
* Six-node quadratic triangle | * Six-node quadratic triangle | ||
* Eight-node "serendipity" quadrilateral | * Eight-node "serendipity" quadrilateral | ||
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[[Category:2D Mesh]] | [[Category:2D Mesh]] | ||
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