Remote Moment

The command permits one to assign an action of a distance moment on a structure from any external object for which it is unreasonable (or impossible) for whatever reason to be included directly in the study. A classic example is the assessment of the resistance of a ship’s mast foundation to the wind load. In which case, an integral (aggregate) value of wind loading moment and its direction is applied to corresponding entities of a structure. Use the command to define an integral moment at a remote location. The user should  select geometric entities connected to the specified location and define a direction of the moment.

To specify Remote Moment, use one of the following methods:

 

Defining Remote Force

 

Typical sequence of steps for specifying a Remote Moment:

1.Initiate the command "Remote Moment" .

2.Select a face, edge, vertex or a sequence of elements.

3.Specify the units.

4.Specify the moment magnitude.

5.Complete the command.

 

See also: Mechanical Loads, Force, Pressure, Hydrostatic Pressure, Centrifugal Force, Gravity, Acceleration, Bearing Load, Torque, Torque at Nodes, Additional Mass, Remote Force, Remote Moment, Remote Mass

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