Point force on beam

Some of the parameters for this load type are the same as for Point force in node.

In addition, parameters specifying the location of the load on a 1D member must be defined as well:

Position x

Defines the position of the load on the 1D member.

Co-ordinate definition

Specifies the definition of the position. It may be absolute or relative.

Origin

Tell where the origin for the position co-ordinate measurement is.

Repeat

Defines the number of forces acting on the 1D member. If the number is greater than 1, the forces are distributed uniformly over the 1D member.

Delta x

Specifies the distance between two adjacent forces.

(available only if Repeat is greater than 1)

Eccentricity ey

Specifies the eccentricity in Y-direction.

Eccentricity ez

Specifies the eccentricity in Z-direction.

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Co-ordinate definition

The location of the load on the 1D member may be defined in absolute or relative co-ordinates. If absolute co-ordinates are selected, the distance is defined in real length units set for the project. In the case of relative co-ordinates, the position of the load on the 1D member is defined by value from within the interval <0, 1>. In both cases, the distance is measured from the point defined in the Origin item.