Edge Load

Add an to 3D components to apply a force distributed along an edge.


	This section is only present in the in the Layered Shell interface, where it is described in the documentation for the Edge Load node.

Select a — or . Then enter values or expressions for the components in the matrix based on the selection:

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The total force Ftot. COMSOL Multiphysics then divides the total force by the volume where the load is active.


	After selecting a Load type, 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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If you are performing a linear buckling analysis with a combination of live and dead loads, select the check box to indicate that the load contributions from this node are constant. The default is that a load is proportional to the load factor.


	For more information about live and dead loads, see Buckling Analysis.

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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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