Add a Nodal Load Assignment:
Nodal loads are always associated with a nodal load case. Because a nodal load can be associated with more than one load case, care must be taken to ensure that the desired nodal load case is selected with each assignment.
- Select a load case from the drop down list box.
- Select a nodal load to be assigned that is associated with the nodal load case selected in step 1.
- Click Add. The Nodal Load Layout Mode dialog box will disappear and the RAM Modeler will enter the Nodal Load Add Layout Mode.
- Click the target cursor on the joints where the load is to be applied.
Helpful Hint: Use the arrows that appear on the screen to double check the direction of the load assignments. When a dot appears instead of an arrow, this indicates an out-of-plane load. Remember that a positive force in the Z direction indicates compression. Also note that the single-headed arrow indicates a force and a double-headed arrow represents a moment rotating around global axis (i.e., using the right-hand rule, the thumb points in the direction of the double-headed arrow and the fingers are in the direction of moment).