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An element is the basic building block of finite element analysis. There are several basic
types of elements, it depends on the type of object that is to be modeled for finite element
analysis and the type of analysis that which type of element for finite elements analysis will be
used.
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Truss or Line Element (2D Line):-
Truss elements are long and slender, have 2 nodes, and can be oriented
anywhere in 3D space. Truss elements transmit force axially only and are 3 degree of
freedom elements which allow translation only and not rotation. Trusses are normally
used to model towers, bridges, and buildings. A constant cross section area is assumed and
they are used for linear elastic structural analysis.
9. 3D Tetrahedral Element with Mid side Nodes, 15 Nodes, Wedge (3D Solid):-
See definition above for the 15 node brick, you can usually specify either all
tetrahedral, all bricks, or a mixture of both with most automatic mesh generators.
10. 3D Brick Element with Mid side Nodes, 20 Nodes (3D Solid):-
20 node element types are used for the angle specimens and bolts. Hex bolt heads
and nuts are idealized as square bolt heads and nuts to simplify the analysis. Washers are
not modeled in this analysis.