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G3017

G3017 WARNING: G3017 elemtype ELEMENT id HAS AN EDGE POINT RATIO LESS THAN tol
Cause: The specified element has an edge point to length ratio less than the preset warning tolerance (dependent on element type): HEXMINEPLRTOL, PENTMINEPLRTOL, PYRMINEPLRTOL, TETMINEPLRTOL, QUADMINEPLRTOL, and TRIMINEPLRTOL.
Action: Perform the following depending on the element type referenced:
  • If the edge point to length ratio is excessive, consider remeshing the applicable region or adjusting the edge node position towards the midpoint.
  • For hex elements set the HEXINODE model parameter to ON.
  • For quad elements set the QUADINODE model parameter to ON.
  • For quad elements set the SHELLRNODE model parameter to ON.
Remarks: See Autodesk Nastran Reference Guide, Section 5, Parameters, for more information.

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