Abstract:When the finite element is used to analyze the overall stability of the beam element, in order to obtain the calculation accuracy of different element types, the overall stability of the I-shaped section (open section) and the box section (closed section) under the pure bending is analyzed. The 6-DOF beam element, the 7-DOF beam element and the plate element are used for numerical calculation, and the results are analyzed and compared with the theoretical calculation. According to the analysis, the finite element models suitable for different cross-section types are obtained. For the open section, the 7-DOF element should be used when calculating the bending and compression-bending stability. For the closed section that can be biased safely, 6-DOF element is used to calculate.