Phase2 Model > Loading
The options in the Loading menu allow you to define all of the various types of loads which can be applied to a Phase2 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.
Load Split
Load Split is an advanced option which can be used to "split" the field stress and/or body force loading of the finite elements, between any stages of the model, rather than applying the entire load in the first stage. See the Load Split topic for details.
Seismic Load
A pseudo-static seismic (earthquake) load can be applied to the model with the Seismic Loading option. See the Seismic Load topic for details.
Distributed Loads
The Distributed Load options allow you to add Uniform or Triangular distributed loads to model boundaries. Also, a special option is available for the modeling of loading due to Ponded Water. See the Distributed Loads topic for details.
Line Loads
The Line Loads option allows you to apply a concentrated load to any node(s) of the finite element mesh. See the Add Line Load topic for details.
Springs
The Springs option allows you to apply "spring elements" to any node(s) of the finite element mesh. See the Add Springs topic for details.
Liner Moments
The Liner Moment options allow you to define moment and rotation boundary conditions for Liners.