Applying a Remote Load (Rigid Connection) to a Face

To apply a remote load (rigid connection) to a face:

  1. In the Simulation study tree, right-click the External Loads icon an select Remote Load/Mass PM_remote_load-mass.gif.
  2. Under Type, select Load/Mass (Rigid connection).
  3. In the graphics area, click the faces to which you want to apply the remote load.
  4. Set the Reference Coordinate System to Global (default global), or User defined. For User defined, click inside the Select a Coordinate System PM_force_coordinate_system.gif box , then select a coordinate system from the flyout FeatureManager tree.
  5. Under Location, do the following:
    1. Select the desired Units PM_units.gif for length .
    2. Type the coordinates of the point of application of the remote force in the X-Location PM_remote_load_x_location.gif, Y-Location PM_remote_load_y_location.gif, and Z-Location PM_remote_load_z_location.gif boxes.
  6. Under Force, do the following:
    1. Set Units PM_units.gif to the desired unit of force.
    2. Click the force components that you want to specify and type in their values.
  7. Select Moment, then do the following:
    1. Set Units PM_units.gif to the desired unit of moment.
    2. Click the moment components that you want to specify and type in their values.
  8. Click PM_OK.gif.