Numerical Analysis Model of MIDAS/Civil 1 Numerical Analysis Model 1 Coordinate Systems and Nodes 2 Types of Elements and Important Considerations 4 Truss Element 4 Tension-only Element 9 Cable Element 10 Compression-only Element 14 Beam Element 16 Plane Stress Element 19 Two-Dimensional Plane Strain Element 25 Two-Dimensional Axisymmetric Element 32 Plate Element 39 Solid Element 46 The user shall also independently verify the results produced by the program. Accordingly, the user is encouraged to fully understand the bases of the program and become familiar with the users manuals. Developers and distributors shall not be liable for loss of profit, loss of business, or financial loss which may be caused directly or indirectly by the MIDAS package, when used for any purpose or use, due to any defect or deficiency therein. DISCLAIMER Developers and distributors assume no responsibility for the use of MIDAS Family Program (midas Civil, midas FEA, midas FX+, midas Gen, midas Drawing, midas SDS, midas GTS, SoilWorks, midas NFX hereinafter referred to as “MIDAS package”) or for the accuracy or validity of any results obtained from the MIDAS package.