structure pile apply

Syntax

structure pile apply keyword <range>

Create or modify cable apply conditions. The following keywords and options are available:

f1 f2

Assign uniform applied distributed load (force per unit length) to all pile elements in the range. Positive loads acts in the positive \(y\)- or \(z\)-directions (f1 and f2, respectively) of the element coordinate system and maintains this orientation during large-strain motion. Point loads are applied at the nodes using the command structure node apply.

tension keyword

assign a specific axial tension value in the cable element that will be maintained during cycling. This is intended as a way to pre-tension cables by applying the pre-tension force as a tension to the end cable element(s) that are generally ungrouted. Note that this setting will override the normal force-displacement law for the cable element as long as it is active. Removing the condition will not remove the force, but from then on the cable element forces will evolve naturally.

The following keywords are available:

active b

make the tensile apply condition active or inactive. If active, the last specified value of tension is used, which is 0.0 by default.

value f

set the axial tensile force applied to the element f. This makes the condition active automatically.