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  1. Paolodm

    Applying moment load

    You are right, I solved my problem. I had this doubt while importing loads from mechanism, when you have to associate forces and moments to a surface or an edge. In this case I considered the moment as a total load, and it's not possible because of the necessity of the point of application. In...
  2. Paolodm

    Importing loads from Mechanism

    Hi to all, When I import loads from Mechanism, the software considers all loads as TLAP (total load at point). Have I only to choose surfaces associated with loads? If I change TLAP into TL can i make a mistake? Thank you.
  3. Paolodm

    Applying moment load

    Hi, I have read 2 threads about applying moment loads (thread828-145121; thread828-187577), they were very helpful and I understood I have to use the command "total load at point". But how to choose this point? Are there some rules? For example, I have the internal lateral surface of a hole...

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