Apply distributed loads (tractions) to faces and/or spots that are statistically
equivalent to a load applied on a single point.
For dynamic analyses, each load must
reference a time/frequency function curve.
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In the Project Tree, open
the Analysis Workbench.
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In the workbench toolbar, click the (Remote load) icon.
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Specify which type of entity will have loads applied.
- Optional:
If applying to Spots, you can create new spots by clicking Create
new spot.
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In the modeling window, select specific parts on the
model.
The Units and Remote point coordinates fields will become active and
automatically populate.
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Specify the coordinate system to which the force/moment will be applied.
The default is set to the Global coordinate system, which is automatically
created upon geometry import.
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Define Force and Moment units.
- Optional:
If necessary, edit the Remote point X, Y, and Z coordinates by unchecking the
Set at COG checkbox.
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Specify the Force and/or Moment directional components in the X, Y, and Z
coordinate fields.
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For Non-linear Structural analysis, specify either a follower force or a fixed
direction force.
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Activate the Is follower load checkbox to
specify a follower load.
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Leave the checkbox blank to specify a fixed direction force.
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Click OK.