Creates a uniform thermal load that can be applied to a frame element. The input units are unitless, so you simply need to make sure that the temperature delta is in the same unit system as the temperature coefficient for the material.
| Number | Name | Object Type | Description | Optional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delta Temp | System.Double | Temperature change. Positive is heating, negative is cooling. Value is unitless, so be sure to input in the same unit system as the temperature coefficient for the material. | No |
| Number | Name | Object Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Design Frame Thermal Load | DesignFrameThermalLoad | A uniform thermal load applied that can be applied to a frame element. |
The blue button at the bottom of the component with the “Assign Pattern” text allows you to assign a load pattern (that is defined in the model definitions) to the load. The load pattern must be assigned for the component to run. Otherwise, an error will be thrown.