Barrier Load [PIG]

Barrier Load

Barrier loads can be defined based on the selected barrier, construction stage, and magnitudes in terms of forces and moments. The load is applied to the finite elements of the selected barrier.

Barrier: Select the barrier to which the load will be applied. [Required]

Stage: Choose the stage at which to apply the load. [Required]

Fx : Force in the longitudinal direction along the PGL.

Fy : Force in the direction perpendicular to the PGL.

Fz (Gravity): Force in the vertical direction. A positive value indicates a load in the global -Z or gravity direction. For usual loads (barrier self weight, attached utilities), the user should input positive values.

Mx : Moment in the longitudinal direction along the PGL.

My : Moment in the direction perpendicular to the PGL.

Mz : Moment in the vertical direction.

Although Fz is applied in the direction of gravity (positive values for Fz will correspond to the downward direction, as with gravity), Mz will have a positive direction relative to the +Z axis or, in other words, in the upward direction.

The load is applied to the barrier's own finite elements. A Stage must be selected; without it the load is not applied to the model.