End 1 and End 2 of the beam
are highlighted in the graphics area in different colors as shown in the
PropertyManager. Define or edit beams and trusses. For beams, you can specify that forces and moments in certain directions are zeros.
Sets the type of the element.
Beam. A beam element resists axial, bending, and torsional loads.
Truss. A truss element can resist axial loads only just like an axial spring.
Sets the forces and moments at End 1 of the beam.
End 1 and End 2 of the beam
are highlighted in the graphics area in different colors as shown in the
PropertyManager.
Rigid. No forces or moments are known to be zero at this end. Use this option unless you know that a force or a moment is zero at this end.
Pin. All moments are known to be zero at this end.
Slide. All forces are known to be zero at this end.
Manual. For each force and moment, specify whether it is known to be zero manually.
Pin - 1st direction. Select this option if the moment about the first direction of the cross section is known to be zero.
Pin - 2nd direction. Select this option if the moment about the second direction of the cross section is known to be zero.
Pin - Along beam. Select this option if the moment about the axial direction of the beam is known to be zero.
Slide - 1st direction. Select this option if the force in the first direction of the cross section is known to be zero.
Slide - 2nd direction. Select this option if the force in the second direction of the cross section is known to be zero.
Slide - Along beam. Select this option if the force in the axial direction of the beam is known to be zero.
Sets the forces and moments at End 2 of the beam. Options are similar to End 1.