Tube Element Property
Description: Defines the properties of a cylindrical tube element (CTUBE entry).
Format:
Example:
| Field | Definition | Type | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| PID | Property identification number. | Integer > 0 | Required |
| MID | Material identification number. | Integer > 0 | Required |
| OD | Tube outer diameter. | Real > 0.0 | Required |
| T | Tube wall thickness. | 0.0 < Real ≤ OD/2.0 | Required |
| NSM | Nonstructural mass per unit length. | Real or blank | 0.0 |
Remarks:
- PTUBE entries must all have unique property identification numbers.
- For structural problems, PTUBE entries may only reference MAT1 material entries.