pycba.nonlinear.HingeEvent#

class HingeEvent(load_factor, location, node_index, event_type)[source]#

Bases: object

Record of a yield or plastic-hinge formation event.

load_factor#

Load factor (for static analysis) or front-axle position in metres (for moving-load analysis) at which the event occurred.

Type:

float

location#

Global coordinate (m) along the beam where the hinge formed.

Type:

float

node_index#

Internal mesh node index.

Type:

int

event_type#

Either 'initial_yield' or 'plastic_hinge'.

Type:

str

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