Distributed loads (line and area loads) can have different load forms.
The load form of a line load defines how the load magnitude varies along the loaded length. The options are:
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The load magnitude is uniform across the loaded length. |
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The load has different magnitudes at the ends of the loaded length. The magnitude changes linearly between the ends. |
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The load magnitude changes linearly, from zero at the ends of the loaded length, to a fixed value in the middle of the loaded length. |
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The load magnitude changes linearly, from zero at one end of the loaded length, through two (different) values, back to zero at the other end. |
The load form of an area load defines the shape of the loaded area. It can be:
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Quadrangular |
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Triangular |
