4 docs tagged with "load panels"

2D element properties are used to describe two different classes of 2D elements:

A load panel is a 2D element that does not have any stiffness but allows any loads applied on it to be distributed to surrounding 1D elements. A load panel is not structural and so does not contribute to the stiffness or mass of the structure. The purpose of the load panel is to allow loads to be defined as a face load then distributed to the beam elements surrounding the 2D element. In many ways face loads on load panels give an alternative to grid loads. See load panel vs. grid loads explanation for more information.

This provides a shortcut way to apply load panel elements to the facade of a structure. The operation consists of

This tool gives a quick route to creating load panels on a surface.