create_load#

create_load(**kwargs)#

User interface function to create load types.

Parameters:

  • loadtype (str) – Type of load to create. One of "point", "line", "patch", or "nodal".

  • point1 (LoadVertex) – First load vertex in global coordinates (required for all load types).

  • point2 (LoadVertex, optional) – Second load vertex in global coordinates (required for line and patch loads).

  • point3 (LoadVertex, optional) – Third load vertex (patch loads only).

  • point4 (LoadVertex, optional) – Fourth load vertex (patch loads only).

Returns:

PointLoad, LineLoading, PatchLoading, or NodalForces depending on loadtype.