Define a Planar Load

  1. Click on the Bar tab in the Load Definition dialog. The Planar Load dialog opens.
  2. Enter the value of the load intensity in the characteristic points or nodes (px, py, or pz).
  3. If necessary, select the local coordinate system.
  4. In the load application plan, enter the nodes corresponding to the plane to which the load is applied. Alternatively, select the required nodes in the drawing area.
  5. Click Add.
  6. In the Apply to box, enter the numbers of structure bars which participate in transferring the load from the surface. Alternatively, select the structure bars in the drawing area.
  7. Click Apply.