Cross section: Elements
RM requires a FE-mesh for the calculation of the cross section properties. The elements defined here will become finite elements. These elements are distinguished between steel and concrete elements, for RM this definition is not relevant. Always 9-nodes-Lagrange-elements are used in RM.
Note: RM needs cross sections having a consistent topology in the sense of a planeFE-system. Element borders and nodes must fit together to create a consistent element mesh.
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Merge Coincidient Slave Nodes | How it works:
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