Structural element

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 lines, surfaces or volumes. Line 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: Volumes: * Axial, shear and bending loads for all three dimensions

Structural element

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 lines, surfaces or volumes. Line 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: Volumes: * Axial, shear and bending loads for all three dimensions