Hi,
I have recently been carrying out some excavation modelling and have a relatively simple supermesh. I understand that vertices might be causing my problems and I'm still exploring those issues.
I have recently tried to mesh using "Triangle" mesh generator. I am following some guidance documents provided by DHI in a training course offered a couple years back.
Issues:
-I left the generator running over night and it never finished.
-Generator quickly fills up all 32GB of my RAM
-Clicking on the "stop mesh operation" button does not stop the meshing operation. Even at the beginning when I still have memory available and my computer is still responsive.
-Advancing front and GridBuilder mesh generators will complete with their default settings. I haven't experimented with refinement yet.
Questions:
-What are the advantages of GridBuilder over Triangle (and vice versa)?
-For an open cast excavation scenario, would GridBuilder be suitable? What would be the potential problems when trying to run the model. I am using Triangle since that is the method chosen by DHI in the documentation they provided.
-Are there any detailed recomendations on the polygons used for creating supermesh (max / minimum angles, vertices separation, minimum spacing between "nested" or parallel polygon lines, etc.)?
Thanks,
Drake