Offset Bar2 Elements

Manually set offsets or adjust beams on plates.

Introduction

Beam element shear center matches with an element's grids by default. To reposition elements at locations other than actual grids, you can offset the start node and/or end node. Offset components of each end can be resolved in the displacement system or in the elemental system.


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Access the Offset tool from the Marine ribbon by clicking Stiffener Mesh > Offset.


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