Mesh propertiesΒΆ

Some of the other useful properties of a mesh object, besides its main list properties node, column, layer and cell, are:

  • num_nodes, num_columns, num_layers, num_cells: numbers of nodes, columns, layers and cells in the mesh

  • area: horizontal area occupied by the mesh

  • centre: horizontal centre of the mesh

  • bounds: horizontal bounding rectangle around the mesh

  • volume: total volume occupied by the mesh cells

  • surface_cells: list of cells at the top surface of the mesh