Arbitrary Load: Quad Load

 

Overview

IMG_C_ICON_DOT.gifApply a rectangular load to the surface of a selected element.

 

Methodology

[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]

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

Enter the constant load value of the uniformly distributed load.

 

[Load Set]

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