link180 element

- October 22, 2022 at 3:10 pm
  
  MUJAHID SHELIYA
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  Why we use link180 element for truss even truss can bend due to loads?
  like in this case as shown in image.
- October 22, 2022 at 11:26 pm
  
  peteroznewman
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  A truss structure is made up of two-force members, which means straight struts that only transmit axial force. The design of the strut end include features that minimize any bending moments going into the strut. One example is shown in the Patent figures below.
  Another example is a tab and clevis pinned joint.
  Along the top of your figure is not one beam, but two links. Along the bottom of your figure is not one beam, but three links.
  Below is an example of a set of flexures connecting three struts to a single point.