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The definition of rod elements is summarized in Table 2.1. The derivation in lectures normally starts with the introduction of an elemental coordinate system (x) which is aligned with the principal axis of the element.
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Öchsner, A., Öchsner, M. (2018). Rods and Trusses. In: A First Introduction to the Finite Element Analysis Program MSC Marc/Mentat. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71915-3_2
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