Loads-Thermal 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 > Thermal Load).

The Thermal Load command is used to apply a thermal load to the selected elements in the model. The thermal load is expressed as an increase in temperature on the top and/or bottom side of the element, where the top and bottom sides are defined by the mesh orientation. Thermal loads can be used to simulate the effect of heat on a part while it is in service.