The Aspect Ratio quality criterion for mesh elements reveals the degree of conformity of a mesh element to the regular element of its type (with all edges having the same length).
The Aspect Ratio of a triangle 2D element consisting of 3 nodes is calculated by the formula:
The Aspect Ratio of a quadrangle 2D element consisting of 4 nodes is calculated using The Verdict Geometric Quality Library available within VTK. The calculation formula is:
To apply the Aspect Ratio quality criterion to your mesh:
Display your mesh in the viewer.
Choose Controls > Face Controls > Aspect Ratio or click Aspect Ratio button in the toolbar.
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Aspect Ratio button
Your mesh will be displayed in the viewer with its elements colored according to the applied mesh quality control criterion:
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See Also a sample TUI Script of an Aspect Ratio operation.