Body forces

Use this dialog to define is a static load that includes added masses.

Access
  • Click on the Self-weight and mass tab of the Load Definition dialog.
Acceleration
Specify the acceleration vector in the X, Y, and Z directions of the global coordinate system.
Relative x g
Determines the acceleration in relation to the acceleration of gravity g.
Select this option to treat the specified value as a value of the a/g factor.
Apply to
Select where the load should be applied.