Node Loads

Node loads are added in the Node coordinate system. See Design Arrangement.

The dialog box shown below is opened.

Load Case

Option for the load case. Here you can directly insert a new load case.

The node load will be inserted in the global coordinate system. When for the particular node, a local coordinate system is inserted, the forces will be inserted relative to this coordinate system.

Force Components

Fx The magnitude of the force in kN in the x-direction.

Fz The magnitude of the force in kN in the z-direction.

My The magnitude of the moment in kNm around the y-axis.

Vector Load

An opportunity for entering the load as a vector in a certain direction.

F The magnitude of the vector force in kN.

dx Relative distance in x-direction.

dz Relative distance in z-direction.

By the use of dx and dz the direction of the vector force is determined. The ratio dx/dz determines the angle.

Table

Node loads can also be added/changed in a table. It does not matter. It is also possible to change between graphical input and numerical input via tables.