Ring Load
A load applied to a point, not located at the axis of revolution, in an axisymmetric model actually represents a ring load.Add a Ring Load to points located at R > 0 to model such loads.
Force
Select the Load typeForce per unit length (the default) or Total force. Enter values or expressions for FL or Ftot.f
The Load list normally only contains User defined. When combining with another physics interface that can provide this type of load, it is also possible to choose a predefined load from this list.
The Total force option should not be directly interpreted as a resultant, since the orientation is changing. Rather, it should be interpreted as the per unit length values, multiplied by 2πr, where r is the radius of the point.
You can add the Phase subnode to specify the phase of this load in a frequency domain analysis.
Location in User Interface
Context Menus
Solid Mechanics>Points>Ring Load
Membrane>Ring Load
Ribbon
Physics tab with Solid Mechanics selected:
Points>Ring Load
Physics tab with Membrane selected:
Points>Membrane>Ring Load