# Member Types

The main types of members include:

  • Beam - bending, torsion and axial.
  • Bar - axial only.
  • Tie - tension only (non-linear).
  • Strut - compression only (non-linear).

Other types include:

  • Links
  • Mass
  • 2D - Tri3, Quad4, Tri6, Quad8.
  • 3D - Tetra4, Pyramid5, Wedge6, Brick8.

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