Assignment of characteristics
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For these elements of 1D structures, it is necessary to assign geometric characteristics that are complementary to the mesh data. These data are defined with the AFFE_CARA_ELEM command associated with the following factor keywords:


* **POUTRE**

Allows you to define and assign the characteristics of the cross section.


* **ORIENTATION**

Allows you to define and assign the main axes of the cross sections of beam-type elements.