zone.area.deformed

Syntax

f := zone.area.deformed(z) (2D ONLY)

Get the area of a zone using gridpoint positions that take into account accumulated gridpoint displacements.

This FISH intrinsic is meant to be used in a small-strain analysis when deformed zone areas are required. This FISH intrinsic should not be used in a large-strain analysis (an incorrect area will be returned). Use the intrinsic zone.area in large-strain mode.

Returns:

f - the zone area adjusted for the current displacement field

Arguments:

z - a zone pointer