loads

[StevenDunell]

Hello everyone, i'm very new to Mechanica and need a little help. I'm
trying to understand the SI units.
Basically if i was applying a point load to the end of the cant beam for
arguement sake.
Do i apply a load of 1000kg or 10000N. The answers i have been getting
just seem rubbish way to low
The units when you first go into Mechanica say the units are. mm.kg sec^2
TIA Sinjin

[david.reid]

Regards, Brent DrysdaleI totally endorse Brent's approach. Only thing you
do need to watch for with mmNS system is that mass comes out as tonnes.
It's not at all a problem - but can seem a bit weird the first few times you
use it.




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David Reid
Optima Design Services Ltd
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