# Volume Mesh

The volume mesh represents the discretized computational domain in Flow360, where fluid flow phenomena are numerically solved.

A volume mesh in Flow360 consists of three-dimensional elements that discretize the computational domain. The mesh structure is defined by:

  • Zones: Distinct regions within the volume mesh, each potentially governed by different physical models
  • Boundaries: Surfaces that define the edges of computational domains and interfaces between zones

# Mesh Requirements

Flow360 supports unstructured volume meshes with the following element types:

  • Tetrahedrons
  • Hexahedrons
  • Prisms
  • Pyramids