Macroelement Loads
The frame "Macroelement loads" contains a table with the list of input macroelement loads. Each macroelement load is assigned to a certain load case and input macroelement. Selection of the load is performed in the "Active load case" combo list. Adding macroelement loads is performed in the "New macroelement loads" dialog window.
The program allows for specifying either mechanical (e.g. forces) or temperature actions.
The input macroelement loads can also be edited on the desktop with the help of active objects.
The program employs the following coordinate systems (sign convention).
Frame "Macroelement loads"