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# Nodal Loads

How to apply concentrated forces and moments to nodes graphically or through the Nodal Loads table.

Nodal Loads are concentrated forces or moments that are applied to nodes.

**Graphical Method**

To apply nodal loads graphically, select the nodes that are to receive the load. Then click **Create > Draw Loads > Nodal Loads**. The *Nodal Load* dialog opens.

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Select which Load Case with which the new load should be associated.

Select the direction, keeping in mind that these are with respect to the global coordinate axis system and the directions that start with "O" represent moments *about* the named global axis.

Specify the value and apply the load.

**Tabular Method**

Click **Tables > Nodal Loads** to open the *Nodal Loads* table.

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Note that the Load Case dropdown list box is shown at the top of the table. This controls the load case for which loads will be shown.

The table allows existing loads to be reviewed, edited and deleted. It also allows new loads to be defined.


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