Use Uniform Member Load to apply a linear load with the same magnitude to the whole length of a linear element.
Access
- Click Loads
Member
Uniform Member Load.
Uniform Member Load Parameters
- Load Case
- Use it to select an
active load case.
Click
to open the Load Cases dialog.
- PX, PY, PZ
- Use these boxes to specify magnitude of the load in the X, Y, or Z directions of the global or local coordinate system. By entering the magnitude into a box, you select the load direction. You can select from 1 to 3 directions.
- Coordinate system
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- Global. Select it to specify a load direction in the global coordinate system.
- Global with projected load. It specifies a load direction in the global coordinate system. Use it to apply the load to the element length projected on the plane that is normal to the load direction. Use this option to reduce the load intensity when you apply loads to inclined members. Often used for snow loads.
- Local. Select it to specify a load direction in the local coordinate system of an element to which you apply the load. Used for wind loads or pressure loads.
- Eccentricity
- You specify eccentricity in the local coordinate system. It is the distance of the load from the longitudinal axis of the element (x axis). You can specify eccentricity in the y and z directions. If you do not specify it, the load is applied along the longitudinal axis of the element. Use eccentricity to simulate loads more precisely. You account for two load components then: a linear force and a torsional moment.
- Assignment
- Use Direct or Selection mode to assign a load to model elements.
Example: To Apply a Uniform Member Load