Point Loads

Point Loads are specified in kN and are applied to an FE surface using Load Points. A single load value is input with the sign used to control the direction of the load in the selected axis. A point load can be applied at multiple points by inputting multiple Load Points, separated by commas. An example is shown below. Here a load of 10kN has been defined to act vertically downwards as a Dead Load, and has been added at Load Points 69, 70, 74 an 75. For details on creating Load Points, see the relevant section of this Chapter.

When inputting load points, the LP's can be input manually by typing the required values into the Load Point input, with the LP number separated by commas. Load Points can also be selected graphically. On selecting the Load Points input, then clicking on the  icons, this will open a small "Pick Points" pop-up window. Now, using the mouse pointer and left clicking with the mouse, the individual load points can be picked - each selected Load Point No. will appear in the small window. To finish, click on the  icon.