2D Element Loading

2D Element Loading

2D element loads apply to 2D element types, though not all the load types can be applied to each 2D element type.

Face loads should be used where a load distributed over the face of a 2D element is required and edge loads where it is the edges of a 2D element. Prestress loads can be thought of either as prestress forces or tendon prestresses applied to the element or an initial strain. Thermal loads can be applied to consider either a uniform temperature rise or a thermal gradient on the element.

Load case and title

The loading is stored by case number. However it is good practice to give load cases names. The load title gives access to the Load Case Titles wizard to simplify this procedure. The wizard is opened for the currently displayed load case.