You define a normal force associated with a time curve.
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In the Simulation study tree, right-click the External Loads
icon and select Force.
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In the PropertyManager, under
Force/Torque do the following:
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Select Force
.
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In the graphics area, click the face shown in the
figure.
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Make sure Normal
is selected.
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Set Unit
to English
(IPS).
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In the Force
Value box
, type 250 lbf in the value box.
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In the PropertyManager, under Variation with Time, do the following:
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Make sure that Linear is selected.
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Click View to
graph the time curve.
The following
Time
Curve window opens.

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Click
.