ABSTRACT
The generation of three-dimensional hexahedron meshes using advancing-front method combined with sub-dividing is described in this paper The method pays special attention to the existence of discontinuities in rock masses and the irregular ground surfaces of rock slopes. The technique consists of two basic steps: first the tetrahedral meshes are generated by the advancing-front method, then they are transformed into hexahedron meshes by sub-dividing. Two examples are given.
