Define the Load

Create a second boundary condition to impose a vertical displacement along the top surface of the plate.

  1. In the Load/Boundary Conditions form (Loads/BCs > Displacement Constraint), create a new set called top_disp_load.
  2. Click the Input Data button, enter <, 0.08 ,> in the Translations field and click OK.
  3. Click the Select Application Region button and select all of the nodes on the top surface of the coupon. Add the nodes to the Application Region and click OK.
  4. Click Apply in the Load/Boundary Conditions form to create the set. The viewport should now appear as shown below.