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Element uniform mass + moments of inertia

Definition of uniformly distributed element masses and mass moments of inertia for dynamic calculation. Masses are defined as forces and internally converted to true masses  by dividing by the gravity constant g (see Calculation options - Dynamic)

Note: For detailed load explanation see also RM Bridge Load Types Library .
Note: Loads of this type do not apply to static calculations.
SettingDescription
From, To, Step Series of elements, where the masses are applied
g*mx, g*my, g*mz Distributed element mass forces (masses/length-unit times acceleration of gravity) Components in local directions.
Note: The same value must be entered for all 3 directions! (mass is scalar value)
g*Imx,  g*Imy, g*Imz Distributed element mass moments of inertia in local directions.
Note: Specified distributed moments of inertia around y and z are not taken into account
[OK+Series] To continue with further input of the same load type