release the bending moment

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im_pce
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release the bending moment

Post by im_pce »

Hello,

Is there anybody to say how can I release the bending moment (create hing) at end of element?

Thankful
johnhemg
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Post by johnhemg »

I have the same question. Cheers.
silvia
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Post by silvia »

please search the forum, as this question was asked a short time ago.
you need to define two nodes and connect them using the equaldof.
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