4. Structural elements for linear analysis

This chapter contains the following sections:

• 4.1. Euler-Bernoulli beam elements
• 4.2. Timoshenko Beam
• 4.3. 2D frame analysis
• 4.4. Tutorials
  • Solving the Euler-Bernoulli equation with Continuous/Discontinuos Finite Elements
  • Solving the Timoshenko beam equation: approaches to avoid shear locking
• 4.5. Exercises
  • PyJive workshop: TimoshenkoModel
  • PyJive workshop: FrameModel