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élément filaire

English translation: wireframe element


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French term or phrase:élément filaire
English translation:wireframe element
Entered by: BOB DE DENUS
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07:31 Nov 21, 2011
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Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general) / Autocad
French term or phrase: élément filaire
Could this be wireframe elements?

Définition du modèle
Le logiciel de calcul utilisé sera indiqué.
Le fichier de données utilisé pour créer le modèle devra être joint à la note de calculs.
Le modèle décrit les caractéristiques géométriques et d’inertie des poutres, les conditions aux limites, les relâchements et les excentrements.
Pour la modélisation en élément filaire, la définition des nœuds (coordonnées X Y Z) et des éléments devra être indiquée dans le fichier et sur des schémas.
BOB DE DENUS
Local time: 07:36
wireframe element
Explanation:
A 3D object is defined by nodes at each vertex, joined by 2D "wires". At least, this is my understanding of "element filaire".
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chris collister
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Local time: 23:36
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Summary of answers provided
4line elementxxxBourth
3wireframe element
chris collister


  

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wireframe element


Explanation:
A 3D object is defined by nodes at each vertex, joined by 2D "wires". At least, this is my understanding of "element filaire".

chris collister
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
line element


Explanation:
From its days working with design engineers FE modelling structures like nukular power plants, tunnels, etc., Kiwipedia has noted:

Filaire, élément Line element (comprises beam elements (bending stiffness only) and rod/bar/truss elements (axial stiffness only))
Filaire, modèle Beam model (FE)


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