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Create edge-face loads (Simcenter Samcef)

When you set the boundary condition Type to Edge-Face, you can define a load on an edge using the face for the orientation. The face defines the in-plane and out-of-plane directions.

For more information, see Define a force or moment load on an edge.

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Edge-Face types of loads can be defined for these loads conditions: Force, and Moment.

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Create edge-face loads (Simcenter Samcef), Simcenter 3D 2021.1 Series

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