convert a STL mesh file into solid part

Rahul_P1

Do you know how to convert a STL mesh file into solid part for finite element analysis?
Using stereo-photogrametry tech I have a geometry of the structure in the STL format. Now I try to import it into hypermesh for FEM analysis.
I will appreciate it if you help me.

Rahul_P1

STL files can be imported into HyperMesh, You need to use File > Import > File type > STL and then choose the file. 

Once the STL file has been imported you can then use Geom > surfaces from FE and select the highest complexity in this panel > select the elements to create surfaces from STL, hence you can create geometry from stl.

 

To directly solid mesh your STL use ShrinkWrap
You can achieve a good tetramesh for all purposes, using the Shrink Wrap panel. The shrink wrap can generally be used as a quick mechanism to generate solid meshes.

1. Go to 2D > Shrink Wrap panel.
2. Here there is an option generate solid mesh – this will produce an all-hexa or all-tetra mesh based on the selected elements or geometry.
3. Make sure the generate solid mesh checkbox is active
4. This will expose a tet collapse input, please try several input values depending on your quality requirements.