3.1.9. Element CommandΒΆ
This command is used to construct an element and add it to the Domain.
- element $eleType $tag (num $nodes) $arg1 ...
Argument |
Type |
Description |
---|---|---|
$eleType |
string |
element type |
$eleTag |
integer |
unique element tag. |
$nodes |
list integer |
a list of element nodes with number dependent on ele type |
$eleArgs |
list |
a list of element arguments with number dependent on ele type |
Note
The type of element created and the additional arguments required depends on the $eleType provided.
The valid queries to any element when creating an ElementRecorder are documented in the NOTES section for each element.
The following subsections contain information about $eleType and the number of nodes and args required for each of the available element types:
Zero-Length Elements
Trusss Elements
Beam Column Elements
Quadrilateral & Shell Elements
Triangles
Bricks
Tetrahedrons
Joint Elements
Link Elements
Bearing Elements
U-P Elements (saturated soil)
Contact
Cable
Misc.