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When to Use 1-D Elements


When one of the dimension is very large in comparison to the other two:

Element shape Line Additional data from user - The remaining two dimensions, the cross sectional area. Element type Rod, bar, beam, pipe, axi-symmetric shell etc. Practical applications - Long shafts, beams, pin joint, connection elements

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Types of 1-D element

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