Create analysis elements

Linear and non-linear elements and springs can be modeled in Tekla Structural Designer as analysis elements.

On the Model tab, click Element.
In the Properties window, select the Element type that you require.
In the Properties window, adjust the material and/or properties of the element according to your needs.
Click the start point of the element.
Tip: If you are using a point along a member, do the following:
1. Click the member to view its points.
2. Click the point that you want to use, or type the distance from the start of the member to the desired point.
Click the end point of the element.

Tekla Structural Designer creates the element.

Create analysis element springs

On the Model tab, click Element.

The element will adopt the properties currently displayed in the Properties window.
In the Properties window, select the spring Element type that you require.
Enter the the material and properties of the element according to your needs.
Click the start point of the element.
Tip: If you are using a point along a member, do the following:
1. Click the member to view its points.
2. Click the point that you want to use, or type the distance from the start of the member to the desired point.
Click the end point of the element.

Tekla Structural Designer creates the element.
Select the newly created element.
In the Properties window, enter the spring stiffness properties that you require.

You can modify the position of an individual analysis element in both 2D and 3D views.

Select the element that you want to move.
Select the end node that you want to move.

Note: Ensure that only the desired end node is highlighted in the Select Entity tooltip.
Click the grid or construction point where you want to move the end node.

Tekla Structural Designer moves the end node to the selected point.