Solver element (2D) types
Three 2D solver element types are available and applied in Tekla Structural Designer as follows:
Shell
Shell elements are used for the following slabs and decks when meshed, provided they are two way spanning and their diaphragm option is not set to Semi-rigid:
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- Flat slab,
- Slab on beams,
- Steel deck,
- Timber deck,
- General deck,
- Foundation mat
SemiRigid
SemiRigid elements are used for the following slabs and decks when meshed, if their diaphragm option is set to Semi-rigid:
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- Flat slab,
- Slab on beams,
- Steel deck,
- Timber deck,
- General deck,
- Foundation mat
Wall
Wall elements are used for walls when the Wall Type is set to Meshed Shear Wall, i.e.
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- Concrete Meshed Shear Wall,
- General Meshed Shear Wall