Applying Nonuniform Pressure Normal to a Face

To apply nonuniform pressure normal to a face:

  1. In the Simulation study tree, right-click the External Loads icon and select Pressure .
    The Pressure PropertyManager appears.
  2. Under Type, select Normal to selected face.
  3. In the graphics area, click the face on which the pressure is applied.
  4. Under Pressure Value, do the following:
    1. Set Units to the desired pressure units.
    2. Type the pressure value in the Pressure Value box .
  5. Click .
  6. Check the Nonuniform Distribution check box.
  7. Click inside the Select a Coordinate System box then select a coordinate system from the FeatureManager tree.
  8. Select a coordinate system (cartesian, cylindrical, or spherical), and click Edit Equation to enter the equation that describes the nonuniform distribution. For example:

    The above settings applies the following pressure in cartesian coordinates:

    P(x,y) = 20 ( 1+2*X+3*sqrt (Y))

  9. Click .