Apply the Surface Force

We will now apply the surface force to the top of the knob.

1. Click  View Navigate Orientation Axonometric View.
2. Click the flat, circular surface of the knob (the surface where the four shorter beam elements lie).
3. Click  Setup Loads Force.
   • Type 75 in the Magnitude field.
   • Click OK.

The model displays as shown in the following image.

Note:   The surface force is applied normal to the surface by default. Prior to processing the elements for analysis, the normal direction is not known. The arrows with the horizontal line at the tip are used to indicate normal forces. They always point downward within the FEA Editor. In the Results environment, the true direction will be shown.

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Parent topic: Crank Static Stress Analysis