This depends on the assumptions built into the code regarding the
contribution an element makes to a node. For triangular elements that
approach uniform size and nodal elevation, nodal area will approach
el1/3 + el2/3 + el3/3. A fairly simple test and a bit of figuring will
tell you how the nodal area is calculated if you cannot find it in the
manual.

*Pete*

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poulomi ganguli wrote:
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> Hi all,
>
> I'm using linear triangular element in finite element modeling. I am
> taking areal recharge term (LT^-1) node wise. I'm in confusion that,
> if I'm putting areal recharge term node wise; whether I need to
> multiply the elemental area fully or i need to multiply it by
> (elemental area/3)?
>
> Hoping to get anticipated reply.