Loads

A load is the energy, force, or pressure, that is applied to an object during normal operation, that stresses the object and can cause heat overload, mechanical deformations and failure when it is not designed appropriately. Important aspects of your design process include consideration of the load magnitude, frequency of occurrence, distribution, and nature (static or dynamic). If you can visualize how your product responds to loads, you can use simulation to create more effective designs.

The loads you apply to a model can be balanced or unbalanced. However, it is best to balance the forces whenever possible, to place the model into a state of equilibrium.

Example loads:

	Radiation load
	Force load
	Pressure load
	Forced flow load
	Remote moment load