Apply Loads

Loads are the external forces acting on your model. A load can represent any number of external influences on your part, from applied weights or pressures to interactions with other assembly components. The simulation determines how your model deforms and responds under these external loads.

Simulation Features

The following features can be defined in the Apply Loads action:

Pressures
A pressure is a distributed load applied normal to a surface.
Forces
A force is a translational load applied in a single direction.
Torques
A torque is a twisting or rotational load.

Status Criteria

You must apply at least one load to your model to complete the Apply Loads action.