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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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==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 | ||
