maryd

Maryd is a programming library and set of tools used in various computeraided engineering (CAE) and finite element analysis (FEA) applications. It was developed in 2008 by a team at the Fraunhofer Institute for Algorithms in Monumental Engineering (ITWM) in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Maryd is primarily used for the creation, manipulation, and visualization of finite elements in various numerical simulations. It is known for its ability to generate and optimize meshes, which are essential for the solution of partial differential equations (PDEs) in FEA. Additionally, Maryd offers tools for the creation and editing of 3D geometries, including object-oriented data structures and algorithms for mesh generation and mesh refinement.

The library consists of a number of individual components, each with specific functionality such as mesh generation, numerical integration, and data visualization. The components can be used together or individually, depending on the requirements of the user. Maryd is particularly suited for use in conjunction with other numerical simulation software, such as OpenFOAM, to enable more complex simulation scenarios.

Although Maryd has its roots in academic research, it has evolved into a self-sustaining project with contributions from a global community of developers, making it a useful tool for various applications in engineering and research.

Maryd's core functionality includes the creation and management of 3D computer-aided design (CAD) data and the generation of meshes from CAD models. The library utilizes a number of algorithms for numerical computations and mesh optimization.