*LOAD_NODE

LS-DYNA Input Interface KeywordDefines a concentrated force or moment applied on a defined node or to each node of a nodal set.

Format

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*LOAD_NODE_OPTION
If OPTION = POINT, insert the following line.
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node_ID DOF fct_IDT Fscaley CID
If OPTION = SET, insert the following line.
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set_ID DOF fct_IDT Fscaley CID      

Definition

Field Contents SI Unit Example
node_ID Node identifier

(Integer)

set_ID Node set identifier

(Integer)

DOF Load direction
= 1
Force along X direction
= 2
Force along Y direction
= 3
Force along Z direction
= 5
Moment along XX direction
= 6
Moment along YY direction
= 7
Moment along ZZ direction

(Integer)

fct_IDT Function identifier

(Integer)

Fscaley Ordinate scale factor

Default = 1.0 (Real)

CID Coordinate system identifier

(Integer)

Comments

  1. This keyword maps to /CLOAD, /FUNCT, and /SKEW/FIX.