... the optimal discretization of three-dimensional curves. The results of curves discretization can also meet requirements for mesh generation used in the preprocessing of numerical simulation. Originality/value Several numerical examples presented have verified the robustness and efficiency of the proposed...

...Soheil Mohajerani; Duruo Huang; Gang Wang; Seyed-Mohammad Esmaeil Jalali; Seyed Rahman Torabi Purpose This study aims to develop an efficient algorithm for generation of conforming mesh for seepage analysis through 3D discrete fracture networks (DFN). Design/methodology/approach The algorithm...