FEM ConstraintPressure

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    FEM ConstraintPressure.svg FEM ConstraintPressure

    Menu location
    Model → Mechanical Constraints → Constraint pressure
    Workbenches
    FEM
    Default shortcut
    None
    Introduced in version
    -
    See also
    FEM Constraint force

    Description

    Applies a pressure constraint to a face.

    Usage

    1. There are several ways to invoke the command:
      • Press the FEM ConstraintPressure.svg FEM ConstraintPressure button.
      • Select the Model → Mechanical Constraints → FEM ConstraintPressure.svg Constraint pressure option from the menu.
    2. Click on Add reference and select face in the 3D view.
    3. Edit appropriate window to specify pressure load in MPa.
    4. Tick box to reverse direction if necessary.

    Notes

    • Distribution of pressure on face is always uniform and always perpendicular to face.