Loads Expression

 

Figure 1  Loads Expression icons of the FFlex group in the Flexible tab

 

Uniform Type

The defined nodal force or moment is applied on the selected node in the coordinate system of reference marker.

Figure 2  Diagram for Loads

 

Figure 3  Flex Concentrated Loads dialog box

 

     Node Set: Defines a node set.

     Expression: Defines the expression.

     Reference Marker: The force and torque are specified in the coordinate system of the Reference Marker.

 

Relative Type

The defined nodal force or moment is applied on the selected node in a reference node

 

Figure 4  Diagram for Loads

 

Figure 5  Flex Concentrated Loads dialog box

 

     Node Set: Defines a node set.

     Expression: Defines the expression.

     Reference Node: The force and torque are specified in the Reference Node.