Linear global loads in the Simulation workspace

Linear Global Loads are global loads which, when applied, affect all the parts or bodies of the Simulation model. They are used to represent the acceleration forces that act on a mass experiencing linear acceleration. The force is proportional to the mass of the material. A global load has no effect on a material with zero mass.

Linear Global Loads can be used in the following structural analyses:

Static stress study

Nonlinear static stress study

Modal Frequencies study

Thermal stress study

Structural Buckling study

Shape Optimization study

Note: For , Event Simulation analyses, see Initial Linear Velocity.

Use a linear global load to apply forces representing Linear acceleration, such as the forces acting on a drag racer while it is accelerating in a straight line direction. Acceleration can be positive (speed increasing) or negative (speed decreasing).