The input and output characteristics are:
- Input:
- Material
- Cross-sectional Area
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Output:
- Point force vector
- Stress
- Strain
The output characteristics can be expressed at the given
positions in the element and in different axis systems:
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Position |
Axis System |
Characteristics |
Center of element |
Nodes of element |
Gauss point |
Global |
Local |
Point force vector |
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Stress |
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Strain |
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