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This paper presents a new mesh conversion template called HEXHOOP, which fully automates a con-version from a hex-dominant mesh to an all-hex mesh. A HEXHOOP template subdivides a hex/prism/pyramid element into a set of smaller hex elements while main-taining the topological conformity with neighboring elements. A HEXHOOP template is constructed by assembling sub-templates, cores and caps. A dicing template for a hex and a prism is constructed by choosing the appropriate combination of a core and caps. A template that dices a pyramid without losing conformity to the adjacent element is derived from a HEXHOOP template. Some experimental results show that the HEXHOOP templates successfully convert a hex-dominant mesh into an all-hex mesh.
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ID="A1" Correspondence and offprint requests to: K. Shimada, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213–3890, USA. E-mail: shimada@cmu.edu
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Yamakawa, S., Shimada, K. HEXHOOP: Modular Templates for Converting a Hex-Dominant Mesh to an ALL-Hex Mesh. Eng Comput 18, 211–228 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s003660200019
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s003660200019