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Element Load Specification

The following load specifications are available:

  • Joint loads at element nodes in global directions.

  • Concentrated loads at any user specified point within the element in global or local directions.

  • Uniform pressure on an element surface in global or local directions.

  • Partial uniform pressure on a user specified portion of an element surface in global or local directions.

  • Linearly varying pressure on an element surface in local directions.