Create and Edit a Beam
A BEAM is a one-dimensional structural element with a constant cross-section that supports bending, torsional, longitudinal, and higher-order, cross-sectional deformation modes.
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From the Model ribbon, click the Structural > Beam tool.
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Create a beam.
- Left-click in the modeling window to select a point or node until you are able to create a beam.
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After selecting more than two points, a microdialog is displayed that you can use to assign
properties, , and damping, .
- Specify the name in the field.
- Click and assign properties and damping, respectively. Click when finished.
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Click Create to create a beam.
The required parameters to create the beam subsystem are updated.
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From the microdialog, click
to edit the subsystem and update the parameters.
- Name
- Specify unique name.
- ID
- Specify unique ID.
- Config
- Specify the element type.
- Property
- Specify the property parameter based on the element type.
- Damping
- Specify damping to the subsystem.
- Geometry
- Based on the element type, update geometry parameters.
- Subsystem Options
- For experienced users, expand the Subsystem Options to change the default choices for the SEA Subsystems for all element types. For certain structural element types, use these options to adjust the default bending stiffness or conductance of the element and add non-structural mass, component mass, or fluid loading to the element when the options have been changed.
- Damping
- Assign a damping model to the element. From the Damping field drop-down menu, select a damping model. This list contains all predefined models which apply to the current element type. Click to display advanced damping options that you can use to define additional damping models.
- Properties
- Assign a property model to the element. From the Property field
drop-down menu, select a property model. The element materials and
cross-sectional parameters defined in the selected Property record
are displayed. Property records can be used to simplify the model
definition in cases where many elements have the same properties.
Click to display advanced property options
that you can use to define additional property models.