Rod Element Connection
Description: Defines a tension-compression-torsion element.
Format:
Example:
| Field | Definition | Type | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| EID | Element identification number. | Integer > 0 | Required |
| PID | 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