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Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Walter Fröhlich
2014-09-11

Displaying Distribution of Load 1

"Distribution of load" represents a load actually applied to the system of FE mesh points or FE surfaces. The FE mesh size plays an important role in the loading in the case of line loads and free loads in particular.

Displaying Load Distribution
Displaying Load Distribution

For example, if you put a geometrically small clear rectangle load on a surface with a coarse FE mesh, the load is distributed over a much larger surface.

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Mr. Fröhlich provides technical support to our customers and is responsible for development in the area of reinforced concrete structures.

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