Structure > Elements
Sub-function for displaying, defining or modifying parameters of structural elements.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Element Types and Nodes | Definition of the element type and assignment of start node and end node. |
| Materials | Assignment of material parameters |
| Cross Sections | Assignment of cross-section parameters and spring constants |
| CS planes | Definition of planes of cross-sections at element begin and element end. |
| Composite | In case of composite structures: Definition of relation between composite elements and corresponding individual elements |
| Length and Angles | Element lengths and directions of the local axes |
| Eccentric Connections | Definition of eccentric connections between nodes and element ends. |
| Hinges | Pin-jointed connections between nodes and element ends. |
| Time | Parameters describing time dependent behavior (partially for creep and shrinkage, partially for dynamic analysis (time history analysis)). |
| Checks | Element selection for performing proof check calculations. |
| Round | Definitions for rounding of hogging moment above supports and bearings. |
| Slave | Definition of slave nodes for Finite Element calculations |
Using the icon 
allows for the selected element displaying the complete set of corresponding data in the element table.