Irregularly-bounded cross sections’ shape factors from high-order piecewise-polynomials

Key Points

• The derived shape factors enhance the accuracy of geometric modeling for irregular objects.
• Key evidence shows improvements in precision for calculations using high-order piecewise-polynomials.
• Observational analysis of various shape factors involves high-order piecewise-polynomials to derive effective models.
• Implications suggest better modeling for engineering applications, but validation with physical models is necessary.