Bearing Load

If Type is set to Bearing Load, then the dialog appears as shown below.

A bearing load represents the typical compressive load distribution that occurs in contact areas between shafts and bearings or bushings.

A bearing load can only be applied on a cylindrical surface. The surface does not need to be a full 360° cylinder, it can be any portion of a cylinder. In addition, the surface can belong to a CAD-based model or a hand-built, structured mesh.

Bearing load on a full (360°) cylindrical surface Bearing load on a half (180°) cylindrical surface Bearing load on a <180° cylindrical surface