How to apply a remote force on frame analysis?

[Anonymous]

OK So based on Wasim Younis‏'s Book If I want to apply a load (like The First Pic) I apply it as a distributed load on the length of the supporting members.

My question is what if i want to apply this load but as an offset load not centered is that assumption still valid? (the second Pic) and how can i apply it in frame analysis environment not stress analysis?

In the attached files there's two stress analysis case studies and one frame analysis case study.
and I want to know hot to apply the second stress analysis case study on frame analysis environment?

[mikejones · Accepted solution]

You should be able to achieve this using the Inventor Nastran using beam elements and a rigid connector as shown below. Create a work point in the assembly at the point of the remote load and using the rigid connector function connect the 4 upper beams to the work point then apply the load to the workpoint.

Mike

[Anonymous]

So it cannot be done using frame analysis environment ? 

[mikejones · Accepted solution]

Not that I'm aware of no, unfortunately.

Mike