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When dividing an area into triangles, avoid large _____

(a) Dimensions

(b) Loading

(c) Aspect ratios

(d) Boundary conditions

I got this question in unit test.

My question is based upon Two Dimensional Problem Modelling and Boundary Conditions in chapter Two Dimensional Problems using Constant Strain Triangles of Finite Element Method

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Correct option is (c) Aspect ratios

To explain I would say: Aspect ratio is defined as ratio of maximum to minimum characteristics dimensions. For this reason we can avoid large aspect ratios when dividing an area into triangles.

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