Pressure and nodal pressure loads (Simcenter Samcef)

You can define the magnitude of a Pressure or a Nodal Pressure load as a constant value, expression, spatial field, or a field that defines how pressure load varies with time.

Types of pressure

Type of pressure	Corresponding Simcenter Samcef input file entry
Normal pressure on 2D elements or 3D element faces****Normal on 2D Elements	.CLM PRESS ELEMENT - V -
On Beams	.CLM LFX/LFY/LFZ ELEMENT - V -
Components	.CLM SFX/SFY/SFZ ELEMENT - V -

Types of nodal pressure

Type of nodal pressure	Corresponding Simcenter Samcef input file entry
Normal Pressure on 2D or 3D Element Corner Nodes****Corner Node ID Table-Normal Pressure	.CLM PRESS ELEMENT - V - - - -

Where do I find it?

Application	Pre/Post
Prerequisite	A Simulation file as the displayed part and work partSimcenter Samcef as the specified solver
Command Finder	Pressure Nodal Pressure
Simulation Navigator	Right-click the Load container→New Load→Pressure or Nodal Pressure

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