
Lateral, and torsional stability problems (using eigenvalue buckling, or collapse studies with arc length methods or nonlinearĮlasticity, plasticity, creep and other nonlinear material models are supported.

The provided stress-stiffness terms enable the elements to analyze flexural, The element includes stress stiffness terms, by default, in any analysis with largeĭeflection. Rotation, and/or large strain nonlinear applications. This element is well-suited for linear, large A seventh degree ofįreedom (warping magnitude) is optional. These include translations in the x, y,Īnd z directions and rotations about the x, y, and z directions. Six or seven degrees of freedom at each node.

The element is a linear, quadratic, or cubic two-node beam element in 3-D. Warping and restrained warping of cross-sections. The element provides options for unrestrained The element is based on Timoshenko beam theory which BEAM188 is suitable for analyzing slender to moderately
