Arbitrary Load: Point Load

 

Overview

IMG_C_ICON_DOT.gifEnter arbitrary point loads, i.e. point loads that are not located in element nodes, to elements.

 

Methodology

[Object]

Select objects to assign arbitrary load.

 

[Load Direction] 

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.

 

[Components]

Enter the component of the arbitrary point 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.

 

X

Enter the component of the arbitrary point load in the first direction of the selected coordinate system.
 

Y

Enter the component of the arbitrary point load in the second direction of the selected coordinate system.
 

Z

Enter the component of the arbitrary point load in the third direction of the selected coordinate system.
 

[Load Set]

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