Pressure Load on Shell Elements
Description: Defines a uniform static pressure load applied to shell elements. Only CQUAD4, CQUADR, CSHEAR, CTRIA3, or CTRIAR elements may have a pressure load applied to them via this entry.
Format:
Example:
Alternate Format and Example:
| Field | Definition | Type | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| SID | Load set identification number. | Integer > 0 | Required |
| P | Pressure value. | Real or blank | |
| EIDi | Element identification number(s). | Integer > 0; EID1 < EID2 | Required |
Remarks:
- Load sets must be selected in the Case Control Section (LOAD = SID).
- At least one EID must be present on each PLOAD2 entry.
- If the alternate form is used, all elements EID1 through EID2 that are not compatible or do not exist will be skipped.
- Elements must not be specified more than once.
- The direction of the pressure is computed according to the right-hand rule using the grid point sequence specified on the element entry.
- All elements directly referenced must exist.
- Continuations are not allowed.