Defining a new unit load

Name of the impulse.

The track that is associated with the unit load.

This parameter specifies the density of sections and thus also the number of generated load cases for 1D members.

Use sections from results

The unit load is positioned into every section of a 1D member located on the mobile track.

Use step according to 2D element

The unit load is positioned with the step equal to the value specified in the input box Step for 2D element. If the structure contains 1D members that are shorter than this step, these 1D members may not be subjected to the unit load at all.

Generate at least one section on member

The unit load is positioned with the step equal to the value specified in the input box Step for 2D element. However, the unit load is positioned also on the 1D members that are shorter than this step.

The size of the step for 2D elements. This parameter specifies the density of evaluation points and thus also the number of generated load cases for planar members. The overall length of the track is divided by this parameter and this quotient defines the number of intermediate points where the mobile unit load impulse is positioned.

A shorter step means more accurate results but longer time of calculation.

If ON, the section is generated under the defined load-system.

Adds a new unit impulse.

The load impulse may be: concentrated or uniform (i.e. distributed).

The size of the impulse.

Default value = 1.0.

Position on the mobile track.

Eccentricity of the impulse.

Eccentricity of the impulse.

Defines the coordinate system in which the impulse is defined.

Direction of the impulse.