| Attributes |
|---|
| Type |
lineic element |
| Physical property |
Periodic Property |
| Mesh connectivity |
BAR |
| Number of nodes |
2 |
| Degrees of freedom
(per node) |
6 (3 translations and 3 rotations) |
| Type of behavior |
kinematics |
The displacements of the node N2 are equal to
the transformation of the displacements of the node N1.
- If the two plans are not parallel, the 3D transformation is
a rotation.
- If the two plans are parallel, the 3D transformation is a
translation. In this case, the periodic condition becomes the traditional
Rigid Beam element and the displacements of the node N2 are
equal to the displacement of the node N1.