To apply a strain load to a member
To assign a load due to a uniform strain (due to temperature or other source) to a member, use the following procedure.
- Select the members that will all have the same strain load applied.
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On the Member ribbon tab, select the Strain
tool in the Loads group.
The Add Strain Load dialog opens. - Select the Load group or case to which the load will be added from the drop-down list.
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Select the method of specifying the strain load:
Strain
or
Strain Rate
- Type the Extended By value for the selected strain method.
- Click OK. The dialog closes and the load is applied to the selected members.