Point Load (on Axis)
A Point Load (on Axis) node can be added to points located at R = 0 in axially symmetric models. This is the only true point load an axisymmetric model, since loads applied at points having nonzero radial coordinates actually represent a ring load. You can add a ring load using a Ring Load node.
Force
Enter values or expressions for the Force Fz in the axial direction.
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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.
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You can add the Phase subnode to specify the phase of this load in a frequency domain analysis.
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You can specify this load to be a Harmonic Perturbation in a frequency domain analysis.
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You can assign this load to a load group. See Load Cases in the Structural Mechanics Modeling chapter.
Location in User Interface
Context Menus
 Solid Mechanics>Points>Point Load (on Axis)
 Shell>Point Load (on Axis)
 Membrane>Point Load (on Axis)
Ribbon
Physics tab with Solid Mechanics selected:
Points>Point Load (on Axis)
Physics tab with Shell or Membrane selected:
Points>Shell>Point Load (on Axis)
Points>Membrane>Point Load (on Axis)