Loads-Volume Load

This tool allows you to define nodal or elemental loading conditions on a model before running a Stress analysis.

To access this tool, click (Boundary Conditions tab > Constraints and Loads panel > Loads > Volume Load).

The Volume Load command is used to apply a uniform load, expressed as a volume load (N/cm3) of specified magnitude acting in a specified direction, to selected elements in the model.

Note: The load is applied in the global coordinate system unless a local coordinate system has been defined and is active .
Note: Volume loads can be used to specify loads due to gravity.