# PFC2D 9.0 - Structural elements

**URL:** <https://forum.itascainternational.com/t/pfc2d-9-0-structural-elements/1286>\
**Category:** PFC\
**Created:** [January 3, 2024, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.itascainternational.com/t/pfc2d-9-0-structural-elements/1286 "2024-01-03T21:05:46Z")\
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**Author:** ![fjgonzaleza](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/48db29/32.png) [@fjgonzaleza](https://forum.itascainternational.com/u/fjgonzaleza)\
**Post date:** [January 3, 2024, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.itascainternational.com/t/pfc2d-9-0-structural-elements/1286/1 "2024-01-03T21:05:46Z")

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Dear all,  
I hope you are doing well.

This question is focused on the structural elements of PFC from V7.0.  
I understand that structural elements only work on PFC3D from V 7.0.  
I am interested in using structural elements and I prefer the speed and simplicity of PFC2D to the ‘accuracy’ offered by PFC3D when simulating chaotic pollycrystalline materials.

My question is, does PFC2D V 9.0 support structural elements?  
If yes, do all commands follow the same structure as FLAC2D?  
Where can I find some documentation/examples?

Thanks,  
Fedilberto

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**Author:** ![dblanksma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/858c86/32.png) [@dblanksma](https://forum.itascainternational.com/u/dblanksma)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2024, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.itascainternational.com/t/pfc2d-9-0-structural-elements/1286/2 "2024-01-05T16:53:37Z")

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As far as I know beam-type structural elements can interact with PFC 2D balls, however, there is no examples or docs on this subject.