Publications

2018

      Steven Owen, Timothy Shead, Shawn Martin, “Defeaturing Using Machine Learning”, 27th International Meshing Roundtable, Research Note Albuquerque, NM, Oct 2018

2017

      S. Owen, R. Shih, C. Ernst, “A Template-based approach for parallel hexahedral two-refinement,” Computer-Aided Design, Vol 85, Issue C, April 2017, pp.34-52

      S. Owen, J. Brown, C. Ernst, H. Lim, K. Long, “Hexahedral Mesh Generation for Computational Materials Modeling,” Proceedings 26th International Meshing Roundtable, Sept. 2017

      N. Legoff, F. Ledoux, S. Owen, “Volume Preservation Improvement for Interface Reconstruction Hexahedral Methods,” Proceedings 26th International Meshing Roundtable, Sept. 2017

      M.M. Francois et. al. “Modeling of additive manufacturing processes for metals: Challenges and opportunities,” Current Opinion in Solid State and Materials Science, Volume 21, Issue 4 August 2017 pp.198-206

      Roshan Quadros and Brian Carnes, “Tetmesh Scaling for Solution Verification”, 14th US National Congress in Computational Mechanics, Montreal, Canada, July 17-20, 2017

      Jean Lu, Roshan Quadros, and Kenji Shimada, “Evaluation of User-guided Semiautomatic Decomposition Tool for Hexahedral Mesh Generation”, Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, May 2017

      Steven J. Owen, Judith A. Brown, Corey D. Ernst, Hojun Lim, Kevin N. Long, “Hexahedral Mesh Generation for 3D Computational Materials Modeling”, Proceedings, 26th International Meshing Roundtable, Barcelona Spain, Sept. 2017

      Nicolas Le Goff, Franck Ledoux, Steven Owen, “Volume preservation improvement for interface reconstruction hexahedral methods”, Proceedings, 26th International Meshing Roundtable, Barcelona, Spain, Sept 2017

2016

      H. Lim, S. Owen, et. al. “Incorporating physically-based microstructures in materials modeling: Bridging phase field and crystal plasticity frameworks”, Modeling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering 24/4, Apr 2016

      J. Robbins, S. Owen, B. Clark, T. Voth, “An efficient and scalable approach for generating topologically optimized cellular structures for additive manufacturing, “Additive Manufacturing, available online 21 July 2016

      Sal Elder, Roshan Quadros, “Removing Low-frequency Artefacts from Topology-Optimized Surface Meshes,” 25th International Meshing Roundtable, Washington DC, Sept 27-30, 2016

      Jean Lu, Roshan Quadros, Kenji Shimada, “Evaluation of User-guided Semiautomatic Decomposition Tool for Hexahedral Mesh Generation”, Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, Aug, 2016 (Under Review)

2015

      S. Owen, R. Shih, “A Template-based approach for parallel hexahedral two-refinement,” Proceedings 25th International Meshing Roundtable, Oct. 2015

      S. J. Owen, T.R.  Shelton, “Evaluation of Grid-based Hex Meshes for Solid Mechanics”, Engineering with Computers, July 2015 Vol 31, Issue 3 pp. 529-543

      Roshan Quadros, “A Case Study – Scaling Legacy Code on Next Generation Platforms”, 24th International Meshing Roundtable, Austin -TX, Oct 12-14, 2015

2014

      William Roshan Quadros, “LayTracks3D: a new approach to meshing general solids using medial axis transform”, 23rdInternational Meshing Roundtable, Elsevier Ltd., October 12-15, 2014

      Dudley, Clifton R. and Steven J. Owen “Degenerate Hex Elements”, 23rdInternational Meshing Roundtable, Elsevier Ltd., October 12-15, 2014

      Owen, S.J., Staten, M.L. & Sorensen, M.C. “Parallel hexahedral meshing from volume fractions”, Engineering with Computers (2014) 30: 301. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00366-012-0292-8

2013

      William Roshan Quadros, “LayTracks3D: Mesh Generator for General Assembly Models using Medial Axis Transform” 22ndInternational Meshing Roundtable – Research Notes October 2013

      Owen, Steven J. and Tim R. Shelton “Validation of Grid-Based Hex Meshes with Computational Solid Mechanics”, 22ndInternational Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp. 39-56, October 13-16 2013

2012

      J. H. Lu, I. Song, W. R. Quadros, K. Shimada, “Geometric Reasoning in Sketch-Based Volumetric Decomposition Framework for Hexahedral Meshing”, 21stInternational Meshing Roundtable, San Jose, USA, Oct 07-10, 2012.

      Owen, Steven J. “Parallel Smoothing for Grid-Based Methods”, Research Notes, 21stInternational Meshing Roundtable, Springer-Verlag, pp. Research Note, October 7-10 2012

2011

      J. H. Lu, I. Song, W. R. Quadros, K. Shimada, “Volumetric Decomposition via Medial Object and Pen-based User Interface for Hexahedral Mesh Generation”, 20thInternational Meshing Roundtable, Paris, France, Oct 23-26, 2011.

      Staten ML, Owen SJ, Shontz SM, Salinger AG, Ooffey TS. A comparison of Mesh Morphing Methods for 3D Shape Optimization.  Proceedings 20thInternational Meshing Roundtable, Paris, France, October 23-26, 2011.

      Owen SJ, Staten ML, Sorensen MC. Parallel Hex Meshing from Volume Fractions. Proceedings 20thInternational Meshing Roundtable, Paris, France, October 23-26, 2011.

2010

      J. H. Lu, I. Song, W. R. Quadros, K. Shimada, “Pen-Based User Interface for Geometry Decomposition for Hexahedral Meshing”, 19thInternational Meshing Roundtable, Chattanooga, TN, Oct 03-06, 2010.

      W. R. Quadros “Extraction and Applications of Skeletons in Finite Element Mesh Generation”, 7thInternational Conference on Engineering Computational Technology, Spain, Sept 14-17, 2010.

      W. R. Quadros, S. J. Owen, “Defeaturing CAD Models Using a Geometry-Based Size Field and Facet-Based Reduction Operators” in Engineering with Computers, (submitted Feb 2010)

      W. R. Quadros, V. Vyas, M. Brewer, S. J. Owen, K. Shimada, “A Computational Framework for Generating Mesh Sizing Function in Assembly Meshing via Disconnected Skeletons <http://www.springerlink.com/content/lr5h724066687461/>”, in Engineering with Computers, Published online: Jan 12, 2010.

      Staten ML, Shimada K. A Close Look at Valences in Hexahedral Element Meshes. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 2010; 83(7):899-914, DOI: 10.1002/nme.2876

2009

      W. R. Quadros, S. J. Owen, “Defeaturing CAD Models Using a Geometry-Based Size Field and Facet-Based Reduction Operators <http://www.springerlink.com/content/j0htr4p61g602332/>”, 18thInternational Meshing Roundtable, Salt Lake City, UT, Oct 25-28, 2009.

      W. R. Quadros, S. J. Owen, “Meshing CAD Models Tolerantly Via Reduction Operations”, in 10thU.S. National Congress on Computational Mechanics – 7thSymposium on Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, Columbus, OH, July 16-19, 2009.

      Shepherd, Jason F, Mark W Dewey, Adam C Woodbury, Steven E Benzley, M. L. Staten, Steven J Owen, 2009, Adaptive Mesh Coarsening for Quadrilateral and Hexahedral Meshes, Finite Elements in Analysis and Design, DOI:10.1016/j.finel.2009.06.024.

2008

A. C. Woodbury, J. F. Shepherd, M. L. Staten, S. E. Benzley, 2008, “Localized Coarsening of Conforming All-Hexahedral Meshes,” Proceedings 17thInternational Meshing Roundtable, pp. 603-619.

M. W. Dewey, S. E. Benzley, J. F. Shepherd, M. L. Staten, 2008, “Automated Quadrilateral Coarsening by Ring Collapse,” Proceedings 17thInternational Meshing Roundtable, pp. 93-105.

M. L. Staten, S. E. Benzely, M. A. Scott, 2008, “Methods for Local Coarsening and Refinement of Quadrilateral and Hexahedral Finite Element Meshes,” Engineering With Computers – Special Edition. Vol 24, Issue 3, pp. 241-251.

S. E. Benzley, M. W. Dewey, A. C. Woodbury and M. L Staten, 2008, “Enhanced Mesh Adaptation Using Localized Conformal and Hexahedral Coarsening,” Proceedings Inaugural Conference of the Engineering Mechanics Institute.

B. W. Clark, B. W. Hanks, C. D. Ernst. “Conformal Assembly Meshing with Tolerant Imprinting.” Proceedings 17thInternational Meshing Roundtable, October 2008

2007

      W. R. Quadros, V. Vyas, M. Brewer, S. J. Owen, K. Shimada, “A Computational Framework for Automating Generation of Sizing Function in Assembly Meshing via Disconnected Skeletons <http://www.springerlink.com/content/j8rj5267m40t7222/>”, in Engineering with Computers (Accepted: June 15, 2007, Editor: Byron W. Hanks).

      M. Parrish, M. J. Borden, M. L. Staten, S. E. Benzley, 2007, “A Selective Approach to Conformal Refinement of Unstructured Hexahedral Finite Element Meshes,” Proceedings 16thInternational Meshing Roundtable, pp. 251-268.

      M. L. Staten, M. W. Dewey, M. A. Scott, S. E. Benzley, “Quadrilateral/Hexahedral Finite Element Mesh Coarsening,” U.S. Patent Pending, Serial No. 11/873,864, Oct. 17, 2007.

      M. L. Staten, M. W. Dewey, S. E. Benzley, “Quadrilateral Finite Element mesh Coarsening,” U.S. Patent Pending, Serial No. 11/874,008, Oct. 17, 2007.

      M. L. Staten, A. C. Woodbury, S. E. Benzley, J. F. Shepherd, “Hexahedra Finite Element Mesh Coarsening Using Pillowing Technique,” U.S. Patent Pending, Serial No. 11/874,064, Oct 17, 2007.

      U.S. Patent No. 7181377 – M.J. Borden, J.F. Shepherd, “Method of Modifying a Volume Mesh using Sheet Extraction,” Granted Feb. 20, 2007.

      U.S. Patent No. 7219039 – J.F. Shepherd, S.R. Jankovich, S.E. Benzley, S.A. Mitchell, “Method for Generating a Mesh Representation of a Region Characterized by a Trunk and a Branch Thereon”, Granted March 2007.

      S.J. Owen, M.L. Staten, M.J. Borden, J.F. Shepherd, “New Strategies for Unstructured All-Hexahedral Mesh Generation,” submitted to APCOM’07 in conjunction with EPMESC XI, Kyoto, JAPAN, October 2007.

      B.W. Clark. “Removing Small Features with Real CAD Operations. Proceedings 16thInternational Meshing Roundtable”, pages 183-198. Sandia National Labs, 2007.

      Steven J. Owen, Brett W. Clark, Darryl J. Melander, Michael Brewer, Jason F. Shepherd, Karl Merkley, Corey Ernst, and Randy Morris, “An Immersive Topology Environment for Meshing” Proceedings, 16thInternational Meshing Roundtable, Seattle WA, (2007)

      K. Merkley, C.D. Ernst, J.F. Shepherd, M.J. Borden, “Methods and Applications of Generalized Sheet Insertion for Hexahedral Meshing,” Proceedings, 16thInternational Meshing Roundtable, October 2007.

      P.P. Pebay, D.C. Thompson, J.F. Shepherd, P. Knupp, “New Applications for the Verdict Library for Standardized Mesh Verification: Pre, Post and End-to-End Processing,” Proceedings, 16thInternational Meshing Roundtable, October 2007.

      J.F. Shepherd, Y. Zhang, C. Tuttle, C. Silva, “Quality Improvement and Boolean-Like Cutting Operations in Hexahedral Meshes,” Proceedings, 10thConference of the International Society of Grid Generation, September 2007.

2006

      U.S. Patent No. 7098912 – J.F. Shepherd, M.J. Borden, “Method of Modifying a Volume Mesh using Sheet Insertion”, Granted Aug. 29, 2006.

      Shawn Means, Alexander J. Smith, Jason Shepherd, John Shadid, John Fowler, Richard Wojcikiewicz, Tomas Mazel, Gregory D. Smith, and Bridget S. Wilson, “Reaction Modeling of Calcium Dynamics with Realistic ER Geometry”, Biophysical Journal 91(2), pp. 537-557, July 15, 2006.

2005

      W. R. Quadros, V. Vyas, M. Brewer, S. J. Owen, K. Shimada, “A Computational Framework for Generating Mesh Sizing Function in Assembly Meshing <http://www.imr.sandia.gov/papers/imr14/quadros.pdf>”, in Proc. Of 14thInternational Meshing Roundtable, pp 55-72, Sept. 11-14, 2005.

2004

      W. R. Quadros, K. Shimada, S. J. Owen, “Skeleton-Based Computational Method for Generation of 3D Finite Element Mesh Sizing Function <http://www.springerlink.com/content/mgwv8tlp03g9vdxq/>”, in Engineering with Computers, Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 249-264, Sept. 2004.

      W. R. Quadros, S. J. Owen, M. Brewer, K. Shimada, “Finite Element Mesh Sizing Function for Surfaces using Skeleton”, in Proc. Of 13thInternational Meshing Roundtable, pp. 389-400, Williamsburg, VA, Sept. 2004.

      W. R. Quadros, K. Shimada, S. J. Owen, “3D Discrete Skeleton Generation by Wave Propagation on PR-Octree for Finite Element Mesh Sizing <http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1217927>”, in Proc. Of ACM Symposium on Solid Modeling and Applications, Genova, Italy, Jun 9-11, 2004.

2003

      W. R. Quadros, K. Shimada, S. J. Owen, “Skeleton-Based Computational Method for Generation of 3D Finite Element Mesh Sizing Function”, in Proc. Of 7thU.S. National Congress on Computational Mechanics – 4thSymposium on Trends in Unstructured Mesh Generation, Albuquerque, July 27-31, 2003.

2002

      J.F. Shepherd, B.J. Grover, S.E. Benzley, “Quadrilateral mesh generation and modification for surfaces by dual creation and manipulation,” U.S. Patent Pending, 2002.