What is meant by Structural elements?
The term "structural elements" refers to the basic components or parts that together form the overall structure of a building or product. These elements are the building blocks from which more complex structures are constructed and form the basis for structural analysis and design.
Typical software functions in the area of "structural elements":
- Element definition: Creation and editing of various types of structural elements such as beams, columns, or plates.
- Property assignment: Assigning material properties, cross-sections, and other relevant parameters to the structural elements.
- Connection modeling: Definition of connections between different structural elements.
- Load distribution: Analysis of load distribution across individual structural elements.
- Element analysis: Performing stress and deformation analyses for individual structural elements.
- Optimization: Automatic adjustment of element properties to improve the overall structure.
Examples of "structural elements":
- Beams: Horizontal structural elements for transferring loads.
- Columns: Vertical structural elements for transferring loads to the ground.
- Shear walls: Planar elements for stiffening buildings.
- Foundations: Structural elements for transferring loads to the ground.
- Truss members: Linear elements in truss constructions.
- Floor slabs: Planar elements for horizontal load distribution.