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Linear VS Beam

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Leonor

Leonor

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Jun 1, 2020
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Hey there!
Can anyone explain me the difference between linear and beam elements, please?
Thanks!
 
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Linear elements are those that use linear interpolation (shape functions). There are linear beam, shell and solid elements available in Abaqus. Beams are element family - they can be used to represent long thin structural members.
 
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