Landmark Graphics Corporation

Zhaoyang Wang

Jeffrey Marc Yarus

Genbao Shi

Rae Mohan Srivastava

Yogendra Narayan Pandey

Veronica Liceras

Target objects are simulated using different triangle mesh sizes to improve processing performance. To perform the simulation, a seed point for the target object within a constraint volume is determined, the seed point representing a vertex of a first triangle forming part of the target object. One or more hexagonal orbits of triangles adjacent the first triangle are propagated, whereby the hexagonal orbits of triangles form the target object. The size of each triangle is determined based upon dimensions of the target object, and the target object is generated.

Target object simulation using orbit propagation

Fracture networks are simulated using a large triangle mesh size for large fractures and a smaller triangle mesh size for small fractures. Input data defining parameters of one or more fractures are input, the fractures being comprised of a triangle mesh. A first triangle mesh size for the fractures is determined based upon the input data. A second smaller triangle mesh size is then determined based upon the input data. The fracture network is then simulated using the large and small triangle mesh sizes.

Fracture network triangle mesh adjustment

Target objects having undulating surfaces are simulated using different triangle mesh sizes to improve processing performance. To perform the simulation, a target object is generated using a triangle mesh formed by a plurality of triangles. The target object has an X, Y, and Z direction, wherein the Z direction is perpendicular to an X-Y plane of the target object. The undulating surface on the target object is generated using a Z value in the Z direction.

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