Structural element
Structural elements are used in structural analysis to split a complex structure into simple. Within a structure, an element cannot be broken down into parts of different kinds.
Structural elements can be lines, surfaces or volumes.
Line elements:
Surface elements:
- membrane - in-plane loads only
- shell - in plane and bending moments
- *Concrete slab
- *deck
- shear panel - shear loads only
Volumes:
