Loading Overview

The options in the Loading menu allow you to define all of the various types of loads which can be applied to an EX3 model. The following options are available.

Field Stress

The Field Stress option is used to define the initial stress conditions in the ground prior to excavation. See the Field Stress topic for details.

Add Loads

The Add Load option allows you to add various distributed or concentrated loads to model boundaries on surfaces, edges or points. See the Add Loads topic for details.