Defining a generalized plane strain load

You can create a generalized plane strain load to define an axial load applied to the reference point of a region modeled with generalized plane strain elements. A generalized plane strain load cannot be defined for a coupled temperature-displacement analysis.

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Generalized plane strain elements

  1. Display the generalized plane strain load editor using one of the following methods:

  2. Click the arrow to the right of the Distribution field, and select the option of your choice from the list that appears:

    • Select Uniform to define a load that is uniform over the region.

    • Select an analytical field to define a spatially varying load. Only analytical fields that are valid for this load type are displayed in the selection list. Alternatively, you can click to create a new analytical field. (See The Analytical Field toolset, for more information.)

  3. In the Axial force text field, enter the axial force (units F).

  4. In the Moment about X field, enter the moment applied at the reference point about the X-axis.

  5. In the Moment about Y field, enter the moment applied at the reference point about the Y-axis.

  6. If desired, click the arrow to the right of the Amplitude field, and select the amplitude of your choice from the list that appears. Alternatively, you can click to create a new amplitude. (See The Amplitude toolset, for more information.)

  7. Click OK to save your data and to exit the editor.