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3D extrusion meshing algorithm

3D extrusion algorithm can be used for meshing prisms, i.e. 3D Shapes defined by two opposing faces having the same number of vertices and edges and meshed using, for example, the 2D Projection algorithm. These two faces should be connected by quadrangle "side" faces.

The opposing faces can be meshed with either quadrangles or triangles, while the side faces should be meshed with quadrangles only.

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Prism with 3D extrusion meshing

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As you can see, the 3D extrusion algorithm permits to build and to have in the same 3D mesh such elements as hexahedrons, prisms and polyhedrons.

Note:
This algorithm works correctly only if the opposing faces have the same (or similar) meshing topography. Otherwise, 3D extrusion algorithm can fail to build mesh volumes.

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