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This is still a problem. Another option is to create the geometry as a solid model, partition it off, and hex mesh it. This may make the model entirely too large though, so creating mid surfaces and using plates may make more sense. Sorry I forgot about the difficulty in using Femap's...

Check out the following site for more detailed information using Nastran: http://femci.gsfc.nasa.gov/femcibook.html

You could use the tapered beam property, but this is still cumbersome. I'm sure you're familiar with this capability, but let me know if you need additional information.