FAQ 36. How do you create a force along a vector?

Rahul_P1
Rahul_P1
Altair Employee
edited October 2020 in Community Q&A

FAQ 36. How do you create a force along a vector?

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  • Rahul_P1
    Rahul_P1
    Altair Employee
    edited August 2014

    Go to Analysis>Forces>create> select the nodes, input the magnitude,
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    Select constant vector and then vecto below magnitude, and choose the vector from the graphics area, now click create.
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  • Altair Forum User
    Altair Forum User
    Altair Employee
    edited August 2015

    Hello Rahul,

     

    do you know if it's possible to create forces along a 3D curve? I tried with line load but didn't get the local system for the curve.

     

    Regards,

    Jan

  • Altair Forum User
    Altair Forum User
    Altair Employee
    edited November 2016

    To follow up on that, how should I proceed about setting up a force at an angle? I currently have a force along the z-axis, but would like to offset it by 15 degrees. Is that possible? I have tried the vector feature, but was unable to set up a force that way. 

     

    Thanks!

  • Altair Forum User
    Altair Forum User
    Altair Employee
    edited November 2020

    Hi @Ola

     

    Check this video.

    Unable to find an attachment - read this blog

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