Centroid Area Pull

Applies to: Surface Meshes

Summary: Attempts to create elements of equal area

Syntax:

Surface <range> Smooth Scheme Centroid Area Pull [Free]

Discussion:

This smooth scheme attempts to create elements of equal area. Each node is pulled toward the centroids of adjacent elements by forces proportional to the respective element areas (Jones, 74).

The free option allows the nodes on the boundary (curves) to be moved during the smooth operation.