CBAR

Defines a simple beam element.

Format

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CBAR	EID	PID	GA	GB	X1	X2	X3	OFFT

Fields

Field	Contents
EID	Unique element identification number. (0 < Integer)
PID	Property identification number of PBAR or PBARL entry. (Integer > 0; Default=EID)
GA, GB	Grid point identification numbers of connection points. (Integer > 0)
X1, X2, X3	Components of orientation vector from GA in the nodal displacement reference frame at GA. (Real)
OFFT	Not used.

Remarks

1. Element identification numbers should be unique with respect to all other element identification numbers.
2. Continuation lines are not supported.
3. Offsets are not supported.