You can create a generalized plane strain load to define an axial load applied to the reference point of a region modeled with generalized plane strain elements. See “Generalized plane strain elements,” in “Choosing the element's dimensionality,” Section 27.1.2 of the Abaqus Analysis User's Guide, for more information.
To create or edit a generalized plane strain load:
Display the generalized plane strain load editor using one of the following methods:
To create a new generalized plane strain load, follow the procedure outlined in “Creating loads,” Section 16.8.1 (Category: Mechanical; Types for Selected Step: Generalized plane strain).
To edit an existing generalized plane strain load using menus or managers, see “Editing step-dependent objects,” Section 3.4.13. To edit the region to which the load is applied, see “Editing the region to which a prescribed condition is applied,” Section 16.8.4.
Click the arrow to the right of the Distribution field, and select the option of your choice from the list that appears:
Select Uniform to define a load that is uniform over the region.
Select an analytical field to define a spatially varying load. Only analytical fields that are valid for this load type are displayed in the selection list. Alternatively, you can click 
to create a new analytical field. (See Chapter 58, “The Analytical Field toolset,” for more information.)
In the Axial force text field, enter the axial force (units F).
In the Moment about X field, enter the moment applied at the reference point about the X-axis.
In the Moment about Y field, enter the moment applied at the reference point about the Y-axis.
If desired, click the arrow to the right of the Amplitude field, and select the amplitude of your choice from the list that appears. Alternatively, you can click 
to create a new amplitude. (See Chapter 57, “The Amplitude toolset,” for more information.)
Click OK to save your data and to exit the editor.
