FormDiagram.create_arch

classmethod FormDiagram.create_arch(H=1.0, L=2.0, x0=0.0, discretisation=100)

Construct a FormDiagram based on an arch linear discretisation. Note: The nodes of the form diagram are spaced following a projection in a semicircular arch.

Parameters

  • H (float, optional) – Height of the arch, by default 1.00

  • L (float, optional) – Span of the arch, by default 2.00

  • x0 (float, optional) – Initial coordiante of the arch, by default 0.0

  • discretisation (int, optional) – Numbers of nodes to be considered in the form diagram, by default 100

Returns

FormDiagram – The FormDiagram created.