A rod element is an element created in a space between two nodes of a model where rod
properties are desired. The two nodes are related to each other based on the properties of
the rod element connecting them.
From the Elements ribbon, 0D/1D tools, click Beams > Rods.
Figure 1.
The Rods panel opens.
For more information on creating and updating
bars, see the Rods Panel
topic.
