Abaqus: To create the identical meshes on opposite faces (effectively?)

[Sri QUB]

I am using the copy mesh pattern option to create identical meshes in Abaqus. As my geometry has several arcs on the faces, after completion of the copy-mesh procedure, once I make a full part mesh, it often ends with the errors: poor elements or impossible to create a mesh. Again, I reworked it with finer seed sizes to make it work. I am working on different configurations (models) in which I need to make the opposite surface mesh identical for applying periodic boundary conditions. Is there any way to get some help with scripting to ease this process (at least a bit)? Is there any other way to copy the mesh easily?

 

[FEA way]

Check this thread for some tips:

https://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=489796

Maybe the plug-in mentioned there will also be helpful for you.

 

[Sri QUB]

@FEA way, I already referred to that post. Thanks, but it is not helpful to me. I am working on a different architecture. So, I need something to reduce the effort in copying the mesh between the faces.

 

[FEA way]

Can you show your model ?

 

[Sri QUB]

@FEA way The attached image shows the sides of my model. Part meshing fails if I use the copy mesh pattern option with edge seed refinement.