Create rigids
A rigid is a straight element sufficiently stiff to rigidly transmit all deflections and rotations.
When you click on the Add rigid button without selection, the left panel shows a message :
Select 1 node
The selection mode is automatically set to POINT. You can so directly select a node.
1. Create a rigid
- Select a node.
- Click the Add rigid button.
RIGID PROPERTIES :
| Property | Unit Metric | Unit USA |
|---|---|---|
| Length | m | ft |
| Mass | ton | kips |
The length must be defined by the orientation tool.
MATERIAL :
Select the material of the rigid.
Click here for more information about the materials definition.
X-AXIS DIRECTION :
You can define the X-axis vector by defining Xx, Xy, Xz in global coordinates.
Label :
You can define a label to this element. The labels are shown with the node names view button.
You can then define the second point of the rigid thanks to the Orientation tool.
Click here for more information about the orientation tool.
Create the rigid (represented by a black line) :
2. Modify/Remove a rigid
Change the Selection mode to ELEMENT and select a rigid by dragging a selection rectangle :
Click here for more information about the selection tool.
You can change the properties of the selected rigid (except the length).
MATERIAL :
Change the material of the rigid.
X-AXIS DIRECTION :
You can change the X-axis vector by defining Xx, Xy, Xz in global coordinates.
Click on the Modify button to change the selected rigid with these new properties.
You can undo this command.
Click on the Remove button to delete the selected rigid.
You can undo this command.