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Apply numerous point loads-ABAQUS

Apply numerous point loads-ABAQUS

Apply numerous point loads-ABAQUS

(OP)
I have a set of around 300 concentrated point loads to be applied at
particular set of 300 distinct nodes. Is there any other way of applying the
loads other than creating the loads by entering them one by one??I do not
know python scripting. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in
advance.

RE: Apply numerous point loads-ABAQUS

Just put them in one set and apply the load to that set.

RE: Apply numerous point loads-ABAQUS

(OP)
load at each node are not same.I have different magnitudes of load at each node...SO creating a set and applying altogether is not possible

RE: Apply numerous point loads-ABAQUS

What about an analytical field, mapping the loads?

RE: Apply numerous point loads-ABAQUS

(OP)
Do u mean to say convert the loads to an equation and apply it as an analytical field ? Can u explain me please..

RE: Apply numerous point loads-ABAQUS

What informations do you have? Node number and load? Or coordinate and load? Or something else?

If you are not providing useful informations, then you cannot expect to get useful tips.

RE: Apply numerous point loads-ABAQUS

(OP)
OK. I have both the node numbers(1-300 in order) and their Co ordinates as well and respective magnitude of loads at each node.

RE: Apply numerous point loads-ABAQUS

Then you could use any kind of scripting or programming language to bring the information in an Abaqus format and add it with *Include to your analysis. No need to use python to bring the loads into /CAE.

See the Keyword Reference Manual for *Cload and *Include.

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