Truss Model Input

Geometry

1) Create the geometry (for example: in X-Z plane).

Set the X-Z view.

 

Draw the geometry.

 

 

  

Elements

2) Define truss elements.

 

 

Select the lines, which have the same cross-section and material, to define truss elements

3) Define support elements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select the nodes, which have the same properties, to define support elements.

4) Define the nodal degrees of freedom.

 

 

Select all nodes to define nodal degrees of freedom. Choose the ‘Truss girder in X-Z plane’ from the list.

Loads

5) Define load cases and combinations.

 Text Box:

 

 

 

 

6) Apply loads (nodal, thermal, fault in length, dead load). 

Text Box:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select the truss elements, which have the same load.

 

Static

7) Start a linear static analysis.

 




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