Applying Loads
An important aspect of structural analysis is the formulation of the forces applied to the modeled structure. You can use custom expressions, predefined or user-defined coordinate systems, and even variables from other modeling physics interfaces.
Loads can be applied in the structural mechanics interfaces on the body, face, edge, or point levels. You can also apply loads to special features like Rigid Material or Rigid Connector. There is also an option to apply point loads to given coordinates, which do not have to coincide with a geometrical point or a mesh node.
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