4.2.1.3. zeroLengthSection ElementΒΆ
- element('zeroLengthSection', eleTag, *eleNodes, secTag, <'-orient', *vecx, *vecyp>, <'-doRayleigh', rFlag>)
This command is used to construct a zero length element object, which is defined by two nodes at the same location. The nodes are connected by a single section object to represent the force-deformation relationship for the element.
eleTag
(int)unique element object tag
a list of two element nodes
secTag
(int)tag associated with previously-defined Section object
a list of vector components in global coordinates defining local x-axis (optional)
a list of vector components in global coordinates defining vector yp which lies in the local x-y plane for the element. (optional)
rFlag
(float)optional, default = 0
rFlag
= 0 NO RAYLEIGH DAMPING (default)rFlag
= 1 include rayleigh damping
See also