Create a 1D element connecting 2 nodes. This is useful when creating structural elements (pile, embedded truss, truss element) which do not require connections to the neighboring ground individually.

Input the element ID that becomes the end points of the 1D element. Already created nodes can be selected in order on the screen. The element ID is automatically set to maximum previous number+1. Note that the number being directly entered cannot overlap with an existing node ID. Structural properties that will be assigned can be set or added to the created element and the mesh set can be created separately.  

Orientation (Element Z axis)

This function is used to unify the direction property of a 1D element to 1 direction or to set the major and minor axis directions. Adjust the Z axis direction by checking the element coordinate axis and assign with reference to the Beta angle.

• Reference Node: Select the reference node for the sectional direction of the 1D element. The element Z coordinate direction is set with reference to the selected node.

• Reference Vector (GCS): Set the Z coordinate direction of the selected element using the GCS direction or the input vector direction.

• Beta Angle: Angles 0,90,180 can be chosen and the selected Beta angle rotates the element by that angle with reference to the X axis..

<Beta:0>                                             <Beta:90>                                      <Beta:180>