Description
The CROD entry defines a truss element. The element carries only tension or compression. There is no bending or torsion in the element.
Format
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| CROD | EID | PID | G1 | G2 |
Example
| CROD | 61 | 11 | 101 | 111 |
| Field | Definition | Type | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| EID | Element identification number. | Integer > 0 | Required |
| PID | Property identification number of a PROD property entry. | Integer > 0 | Required |
| G1, G2 | Grid point identification numbers of connection points. | Integer > 0, G1 ≠ G2 | Required |
Remarks
- Element identification numbers must be unique with respect to all other element identification numbers.
Figure 1: CROD element internal forces and moments