Beam Properties: Cutoff Bar
Description
Used for the definition of cutoff bar properties.
Common Toolbar
See Properties: Common Controls.
Material Tab
Nonlinear Tab
These parameters apply only when the element is used in a material nonlinear analysis.Max Tension
Maximum tension allowable in the cutoff bar.
Max Compression
Maximum compression allowable in the cutoff bar.
Cutoff Type
Defines the force-displacement behaviour of the element when the tension or compression limit is exceeded.
Brittle
The element carries no load; its axial force and stiffness are set to zero. The element is effectively removed from the model.
Ductile
The element continues to carry the maximum allowable force as the axial displacement continues to increase.
Both types specify a non-linear elastic, not plastic, behaviour. This means that the cutoff bar will behave linearly elastic again once the axial displacement reduces below the values corresponding to the force limits.
Mass - Always Active
If set, the mass of the brittle cutoff bar is always included in the analysis, even when the force limits are exceeded.
If not set, the mass of the brittle cutoff bar is included only when the cutoff bar has the capacity to carry load.
Damping Tab
Tables Tab
- Modulus vs Temperature (Elastic)
- Thermal Expansion vs Temperature
- Conductivity vs Temperature
- Specific Heat vs Temperature
- Modulus vs Time (Elastic)
- Conductivity vs Time
Shape Tab
See Properties: Beam Cross Section Shape.
Properties Tab
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