Single Element Load (Force + Moment)
Input for concentrated loads (forces and moments) applied within elements
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| From, To, Step | Element series to be loaded |
| Assembly | Alternative to load assignment via element series: Name of the assembly to be loaded. The specified load is applied to every element of the specified assembly. |
| Fx, Fy, Fz | Applied force components in the global co-ordinate directions |
| Mx, My, Mz | Components of an applied moment loading around the global coordinate directions |
| x/l | Distance from the element begin to the load application point, given as a proportion of the element length (definition range 0 .0 to 1.0) |
| Global / Local | Selection of the related direction system (global, local, or user default orientation system (Y'L, Z'L)). Beta: If Beta is selected, the program will consider the local Users default orientation system (Y'L, Z'L), without considering the elements angle β value, for load direction and eccentricities evaluation. |
| Nodal Load | Entered loads are distributed to the element begin and end without taking into consideration any rigid restraint moments |
| [OK+Series] | To continue with further input of the same load type |