Structural Loads

Learn about loads that you can apply to model elements to simulate structure behavior under different types of actions.

Topics in this section

Applying a Nodal Load
Use Nodal Load to apply a force and moment to a node.
Applying a Uniform Member Load
Use Uniform Member Load to apply a linear load with the same magnitude to the whole length of a linear element.
Applying a Member Load
Use Member Load to apply a concentrated force and moment to a linear element.
Applying a Uniform Surface Load
Use Uniform Surface Load to define and apply a planar load with the same magnitude to a surface element.
Automatically Created Self-Weight
Use a self-weight load case, created automatically, to apply a self-weight load to the model.

Parent topic: Create and Apply Structural Loads