Load Transfer Option
Function: This function is used to control how distributed loads applied to plate/shell elements are transferred to the supporting beam elements.
Purpose: To accurately simulate the load path from surface elements to supporting frame members. When enabled, the software automatically calculates and applies equivalent beam loads based on the tributary areas of adjacent plates, ensuring proper representation of load distribution in the structural analysis.
Operation: Select the target beam elements and activate the "Allow surface load bearing" option to enable automatic load transfer from connected plate/shell elements. The system will then distribute surface loads as equivalent line loads on the supporting beams according to established structural mechanics principles.
