The following parameters define the degrees of freedom (DOF) at each element end. Any combination can be used. By default, each end is fixed in all six degrees of freedom.
At the from node
FAXIAL |
Axial translational DOF |
FSHRSTR |
Strong axis shear translational DOF |
FSHRWEAK |
Weak axis shear translational DOF |
FTORS |
Torsional DOF |
FBNDSTR |
Strong axis bending DOF |
FBNDWEAK |
Weak axis bending DOF |
At the to node
TAXIAL |
Axial translational DOF |
TSHRSTR |
Strong axis shear translational DOF |
TSHRWEAK |
Weak axis shear translational DOF |
TTORS |
Torsional DOF |
TBNDSTR |
Strong axis bending DOF |
TBNDWEAK |
Weak axis bending DOF |