Force on surface

[Shushuli]

I have a beam assembly, i've added forces and constrains, and i have to add a uniform distributed load to check the deformation of the assembly. I can't seem to figure out how to add this distributed load onto the platform.

 

[rb1957]

try element forces ... "force per unit length"

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[Shushuli]

I have a 500kg/m^2 on the assembly, if i only apply the force on elements wouldn't that be incorect? (the force load will be smaller when i aplly only on element, than when i apply on the surface)

 

[rb1957]

you confused me with talking about beams in your text, but your thread says load over area.

now you're confusing me with talk about elements and surfaces.

how about a pic ?

you should be able to apply a uniform load over elements or areas to suit whatever your requirement is ... ??

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[Shushuli]

The picture is attached. I have a force applied on points, and i am trying to add a uniform distributed force on the whole platform.

 

[rb1957]

why not a simple nodal load (=P/n) ? it looks like you have lots of them !

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[Naffoussi]

Hi,

What about using curves to apply a force/area loads and then use the Model/Load/Expand to let Femap automatically assign the nodal loads?

Regards,

Seif Eddine Naffoussi, Stress Engineer

http://www.Innovamech.com

33650 Martillac û France

 

[stressebookllc]

You are showing the elements with cross sections. Do you have the underlying curve associativity? If yes, then use Model - Load - Curve. Many options there to choose from.

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