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Structural element

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Structural elements are used in structural analysis to split a complex structure into simple elements. Within a structure, an element cannot be broken down (decomposed) into parts of different kinds (e.g., beam or column).

Structural elements can be linear, surfaces or volumes.

Linear elements:

  • Rod - axial loads
  • Beam - axial and bending loads
  • Struts or Compression members- compressive loads
  • Ties, Tie rods, eyebars, guy-wires, suspension cables, or wire ropes - tension loads
  • Surface elements:

  • membrane - in-plane loads only
  • shell - in plane and bending moments
  • Concrete slab
  • deck
  • shear panel - shear loads only
  • Volumes:

  • Axial, shear and bending loads for all three dimensions
  • References

    Structural element Wikipedia


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