Linear Load

Linear loads act along a selected line defined on the planar finite elements of a structure.

Linear loads can also be distributed on bars, if they are applied to a cladding. If so, the load is distributed according to the trapezoidal and triangular method only.

The linear load is transferred onto all surface elements that are crossed by a line section connecting the beginning and end nodes (points A and B). The line defining the load does not have to coincide with the lines defined by the edges of the elements.

Note: The elements to which this type of load is applied do not need to be specified, because Robot automatically points them out.

A load can be defined in the global coordinate or local coordinate system of an object. If a load is inclined in the local coordinate system, then you must specify the angle at which the load deviates from the vertical.

Note: The local system of a load is associated with the local system of a line defined from point A to point B. The local system of a line is adopted as that for a bar with a beginning node A and end node B. The local system of a load is not associated with the object or the finite elements to which the load was applied.