16.9.10 Defining a generalized plane strain load

You can create a generalized plane strain load to define an axial load applied to the reference point of a region modeled with generalized plane strain elements. See Generalized plane strain elements, in Choosing the element's dimensionality, Section 21.1.2 of the ABAQUS Analysis User's Manual, for more information.

To create or edit a generalized plane strain load:

  1. Display the generalized plane strain load editor using one of the following methods:

  2. In the Axial force text field, enter the axial force (units F).

  3. In the Moment about X field, enter the moment applied at the reference point about the X-axis.

  4. In the Moment about Y field, enter the moment applied at the reference point about the Y-axis.

  5. If desired, click the arrow to the right of the Amplitude field, and select the amplitude of your choice from the list that appears. Alternatively, you can click Create to create a new amplitude. (See Chapter 38, The Amplitude toolset,” for more information.)

  6. Click OK to save your data and to exit the editor.


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