Define Bars
Select the Geometry > Bars command or click the
icon.
Define bar parameters in the dialog:
bar number
bar type
bar section (including material)
coordinates of the beginning and end bar node.
Note:
Optionally, you can click on the Beginning field and select the beginning and end nodes on the graphic screen.
Press the Apply button.
Note:
Automatic bar creation causes node generation. If the bar is created based on existing nodes, new nodes will not be created.
See also:
Nodes
Bars
Parent topic:
Bar Structures - Basic Model Elements
Related Information
Define Bar Sections
Bars
Elasto-plastic Parameters (Section)
Member Type
Assigning Member Types to Structure Bars
Steel / Aluminum Member Type Parameters
Sections
Bar Properties