Navigation:  Working with Loads > Nodal Loads

Nodal Loads are concentrated forces or moments that are applied to nodes.

 

Graphical Method

 

To apply nodal loads graphically, select the nodes that are to receive the load.  Then click Create > Draw Loads > Nodal Loads.  The Nodal Load dialog opens.  

 

 

Select which Load Case with which the new load should be associated.  

 

Select the direction, keeping in mind that these are with respect to the global coordinate axis system and the directions that start with "O" represent moments about the named global axis.  

 

Specify the value and apply the load.

 

 

Tabular Method

 

Click Tables > Nodal Loads to open the Nodal Loads table.

 

 

Note that the Load Case dropdown list box is shown at the top of the table.  This controls the load case for which loads will be shown.  

 

The table allows existing loads to be reviewed, edited and deleted.  It also allows new loads to be defined.