Beam element interpolation in Karamba

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Permalink Reply by Karamba3D on October 9, 2016 at 10:54pm

Hi Romain,

Karamba takes account of shear deformations of beams.

It uses a matrix transformation method to determine the nodal forces from beam loads and cross section forces at arbitrary positions along the axis. For details see e.g. 'Rubin H., Schneider, K.-J.: Baustatik Theorie I. und II. Ordnung, Werner-Verlag, Düsseldorf, ISBN 3-8041-3084-4'. The book is however in German language. When you google 'beams matrix transfer method' you will find contributions in English as well.

Best,

Clemens

Permalink Reply by Romain Mesnil on October 19, 2016 at 1:55am

Hi Clemens,

that's exactly the information I needed, thank you.

Cheers,

Romain