Apply line load to 1D element between two nodes, or apply line load between two nodes on the edge of 2D/3D element.

[Object]

Select objects to assign arbitrary load.

[Direction] 

Type

Normal

Ref. CSys

Select the coordinate system which becomes the reference of the load components. Click button to the right to prompt the Coordinate System dialog box to add, modify or delete the reference coordinate system.

Direction

Edge

Face

[Magnitude]

Uniformly Distributed Load

Check this option to distribute a uniform load.

Base Function

If the load is defined using a function, select the relevant function. If it is not been created yet, click the button to invoke the Create/Modify Function dialog box.

P or P1

Enter the load value of the starting point or the constant value for the uniformly distributed load. 

P2

Enter the load value of the ending point.
 

[Load Set]

Select a Load Set in which the specified load is included.