Static Load Combination (Superposition)
Description: Defines a static load as a linear combination of load sets defined via FORCE, MOMENT, FORCE1, MOMENT1, PLOAD1, PLOAD2, PLOAD4, GRAV, and SPCD entries.
Format:
Example:
| Field | Definition | Type | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| SID | Load set identification number. | Integer > 0 | Required |
| S | Scale factor. | Real | Required |
| Si | Scale factors. | Real | Required |
| Li | Load set identification numbers defined via entry types enumerated above. | Integer > 0; SID ≠ Li | Required |
Remarks:
- The load vector defined is given by:
- The Li must be unique.
- Load sets must be selected in the Case Control Section with LOAD = SID.
- A LOAD entry may not reference a set identification number defined by another LOAD entry.