Free line load
Parameters
Name |
Is used for the identification of the load. |
Direction |
Specifies the base direction of the load. |
Type |
The load may be a force load. |
Distribution |
The load may be either constant along the edge or linearly variable (trapezoidal). |
Value |
Specifies the size of the load. |
Validity |
Defines the validity of the load – see chapter Introduction to free loads for more information. |
Select |
It is possible to define if all suitable members will be subject to this load or if only selected members are supposed to be affected by this particular load. |
System |
Defines the co-ordinate system in which the load is applied. |
Location |
Specifies whether the load is "put directly on an inclined member" or whether the "projection on plan" is defined. (Applicable only for loads defined in GCS system). |
Some examples of the free line load behaviour see here.