[vtkusers] vtkCellDerivatives

Martin Genet martin.genet at polytechnique.edu
Sat Dec 26 16:36:32 EST 2015


Dear VTK users:

I realize that the vtkCellDerivatives filter, when 
SetTensorModeToComputeStrain is activated, returns the symmetric part of 
the gradient of the input vector field, which is the linearized strain 
tensor, i.e., not a proper measure of deformation when large 
displacements are involved. Would that make sense to have two different 
modes, SetTensorModeToComputeLinearizedStrain or 
SetTensorModeToComputeSymmetricGradient, and 
SetTensorModeToComputeStrain or 
SetTensorModeToComputeGreenLagrangeStrain? Thanks!

Martin


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