Edge Load

Add an as a force distributed along an edge (3D models) or boundary (2D models).

Select a — , , or . Enter values or expressions for the components.


Load Type	variable	SI unit	Geometric Entity Level	Space Dimension (Components)
Force per unit length	FL	N/m	edges boundaries	3D (x, y, z) 2D (x, y)
Force per unit volume	FV	N/m3	edges boundaries	3D (x, y, z) 2D (x, y)
Total force	Ftot	N	edges boundaries	3D (x, y, z) 2D (x, y)

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When is selected, the given load is multiplied by the cross-section area. This option is useful for modeling body loads like gravity or centrifugal loads.

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After selecting a , the list normally only contains . When combining the Truss interface with another physics interface, it is also possible to choose a predefined load from this list.

Linear Buckling

To display this section, click the button (

) and select in the dialog box.

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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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

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Physics tab with selected: