Creates a link element whose stiffness is defined in the local coordinate system.
In Fenix, link elements act similar to a two-node spring. The local link element introduces a stiffness between two nodes that is defined in the local translational coordinate system of the link. In addition to translational stiffness, the local link element can also introduce a rotational stiffness about its local 1-axis. The local link element does NOT create or transfer any other moments. For example, no moment is generated about the local 3-axis when a stiffness is provided along the local 2-axis. This is intentional.
| Number | Name | Object Type | Description | Optional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Line | GH_Curve | A single line segment that can be converted to a GH_Curve. | No |
| 2 | K1 | System.Double | Translational stiffness in the local 1-direction between the two end nodes. | Yes |
| 3 | K2 | System.Double | Translational stiffness in the local 2-direction between the two end nodes. | Yes |
| 4 | K3 | System.Double | Translational stiffness in the local 3-direction between the two end nodes. | Yes |
| 5 | R1 | System.Double | Rotational stiffness about the local 1-axis (torsion) between the two end nodes. | Yes |
| 6 | Rotation | System.Double | Rotation of the local axes about the local 1-axis. | Yes |
| Number | Name | Object Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Link Element | DesignLocalLinkElement | A new local link element with the specified stiffness properties. |