Moment

Access:

Ribbon: Stress Analysis tab Loads panel Moment .

Alternatively, right-click the Loads node in the browser and select Moment Load.

Location Specifies the face or faces to which the moment is applied.
Direction Moment loads are applied around the axis and perpendicular to the face.
OK Create the moment and close the dialog box.
Cancel Close the dialog box without creating the moment.
Apply Create the moment and keep the dialog box open.
(More) Expands the dialog box to reveal additional controls for specifying the moment load vector.
Use Vector Components

Enables vector controls so that you can define more explicitly the moment vector. Specify the magnitude for the appropriate vector components for:

Vector Components

  • Mx = X component
  • My = Y component
  • Mz = Z component
Display Glyph When checked, displays the moment load glyph in the graphics region.
Scale Specifies scale of the moment load glyph. You can increase or decrease the glyph size.
Specifies the moment load glyph color.
Name Specifies a name for the moment load. The name you specify is displayed in the browser.