PR2126: MESH INFO V2 : UNDERSTANDING HOW MESH WORKS

TAUFIQ KHAIRI AHMAD KHAIRUDDIN Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

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Mesh generation is a fundamental component of scientific computing, computational geometry, and finite element analysis, where complex geometries are represented using interconnected elements for numerical computation. This project presents Mesh Info Version 2, a MATLAB-based graphical user interface (GUI) that automatically displays three-dimensional mesh geometries and provides essential mesh information, including the total number of surface elements, surface area, and volume. Furthermore, Mesh Info Version 2 includes nine built-in mesh models comprising three cube meshes, three sphere meshes, and three cylinder meshes with different mesh densities to facilitate learning, testing, and demonstration activities. These meshes enable users to investigate the effect of mesh refinement on the accuracy of computed geometric properties. Results show that the computed surface area and volume of a cube remain exact for different mesh resolutions because the mesh represents the cube geometry exactly. In contrast, for curved geometries such as spheres and cylinders, the computed values converge to the exact values as the number of surface elements increases. The user-friendly interface makes the application suitable for students, educators, researchers, and engineers seeking an accessible platform for mesh visualization and geometric computation without extensive programming knowledge. By providing hands-on experience with mesh processing and geometric computation, Mesh Info Version 2 helps bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical applications in scientific computing. The application also has potential for adoption in educational institutions, research environments, and engineering industries that utilize mesh-based modeling and simulation.