Element Library
2-D Elements
Isoparametric triangle
($\mathtt{ITE}=4$)
Isoparametric quadrilateral
($\mathtt{ITE}=6$)
Isoparametric axisymmetric triangle
($\mathtt{ITE}=5$)
Isoparametric axisymmetric quadrilateral
($\mathtt{ITE}=7$)
3-D Line Elements
Prismatic truss
($\mathtt{ITE}=51$)
Prismatic beam
($\mathtt{ITE}=53$)
3-D Shell Elements
Triangular semi-loof
($\mathtt{ITE}=61$)
Quadrilateral semi-loof
($\mathtt{ITE}=61$)
Semi-loof edge reinforcement
3-D Solid Elements
Isoparametric tetrahedron
($\mathtt{ITE}=54$)
Isoparametric square pyramid
($\mathtt{ITE}=57$)
Isoparametric triangular prism
($\mathtt{ITE}=55$)
Isoparametric hexahedron
($\mathtt{ITE}=56$)
3-D Connector Elements
Solid-shell
($\mathtt{INDF}=-2,-3$)
Beam-shell
($\mathtt{INDF}=-4,-5$)
Sandwich
($\mathtt{INDF}=-1$)
Transient resistance
($\mathtt{INDF}=-6$)