ConnectionSolver.find_topology

ConnectionSolver.find_topology(beam_a, beam_b, tol=1e-06, max_distance=None)[source]

If beam_a and beam_b intersect within the given max_distance, return the topology type of the intersection.

If the topology is role-sensitive, the method outputs the beams in a consistent specific order (e.g. main beam first, cross beam second), otherwise, the beams are outputted in the same order as they were inputted.

Parameters:

  • beam_a (Beam) – First beam from intersecting pair.

  • beam_b (Beam) – Second beam from intersecting pair.

  • tol (float) – General tolerance to use for mathematical computations.

  • max_distance (float, optional) – Maximum distance, in desigen units, at which two beams are considered intersecting.

Returns:

tuple(JointTopology, Beam, Beam)