Element1D parameter

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Description

Elements in GSA are geometrical objects used for Analysis. Elements must be split at intersections with other elements to connect to each other or 'node out'.

Element1Ds are essentially (one-dimensional) stick elements used for FE analysis.

GSA reference

GSA Elements

Properties

Icon	Name	Description
	ID	GSA element number (default = 0). The value will automatically be set when assembling a model, but you can override this by setting it to anything but zero.
	Line	Element geometrical definition represented by a Grasshopper Line.
	Section	Section property (also known as PB in GSA).
	Type	Element type; (1) Bar, (2) Beam, (3) Spring, (9) Link, (10) Cable, (19) Spacer, (20) Strut, (21) Tie, (23) Rod, (24) Damper.
	Offset	Element offset.
	Start release	Release condition at start point as a Bool6 parameter.
	End release	Release condition at end point as a Bool6 parameter.
	Orientation angle	Element orientation angle.
	Orientation node	Element orientation node.
	Group	Element group number.
	Name	Element name.
	Colour	Element colour.
	Dummy	Element dummy status.