mat196 (single row) Restriction: Only available in LS-DYNA. This realization creates a single row of BEAM elements for the body.Note: Use the init_dyna_mat196.ini config file to set the default attributes for the created MATL196 material. This realization uses the prop_dyna_matnum_seamarea.tcl post script and the weld_config.ini and init_dyna_mat196.ini config file. Figure 1.