Load Types Symbols

If loads are defined on the Loads layout, a legend of the defined load types is displayed in the bottom right corner of the drawing area. The legend contains a load symbol and units used during the load definition. The size of load symbol descriptions depends on the font size settings.

The symbols used to determine load types are displayed in the following table.

SYMBOL

LOAD TYPE

Dead load (in this case, the weight in Z axis - the sense is opposite to the axis sense)

Uniform load

Concentrated force

Moment

Imposed displacement, dilatation

Temperature load

Planar load

Moving load

Masses

Note: Symbols of defined load types are presented on the graphical viewer if the Symbols option is active on the Loads tab of the Display dialog.