Pre-Congress
Short Course
Sunday, July 27, 2003
8:00 am - 12:00 Noon (4 hours)
Albuquerque Hyatt Hotel
(Conference Hotel)
Course
Description
Part I:
Introduction to Mesh Generation Algorithm Development
Sunday, July
27, 8:00-9:30am
Instructor: Steven J. Owen
Abstract: An
introduction to the principal techniques currently in use for constructing
computational grids using unstructured methods. Fundamental algorithms
for constructing triangle, tetrahedral, quadrilateral and hexahedral
grids will be presented. Additional techniques for automating the
mesh generation process are discussed including mesh adaptivity, mesh
quality control and improvement.
Part II:
Issues in Applied Mesh Generation
Sunday, July
27, 9:30-10:30am
Instructor: John R. Chawner
Abstract: The
focus of this presentation will be on raising awareness of the issues
in applied mesh generation that make it the pacing item in application
of computational analysis techniques. The reasons for this will be
examined and the pros and cons of various solution strategies will
be delineated.
Part III:
Automated Simulation in Engineering Design
Sunday, July
27, 10:30am-12:00noon
Instructor: Mark S. Shephard
Abstract: The
effective use of simulation in design requires the ability for design
engineers to have the needed simulation automatically executed from
the design data with which they work. These simulations must be adaptively
controlled to ensure the results of the simulations provide meaningful
predictions of the solution parameters of interest. Topics to be covered
in this presentation include:
