Supported loads
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The mechanical loads available are as follows:


* 'FORCE_ARETE'

Allows you to apply linear forces to a solid element edge.


* 'FORCE_COQUE'

Allows surface forces to be applied.


* 'PESANTEUR'

Allows you to apply a loading type of gravity.


* 'PRES_REP'

Allows pressure to be applied to a continuous medium domain.


* 'ROTATION'

Allows you to define the rotation speed and the rotation vector.

The application of thermal expansion loading is performed by defining the keyword factor AFFE_VARC under AFFE_MATERIAU [:external:ref:`U4.43.03 <U4.43.03>`].