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# How to apply torsional load

## Objective:

How to apply torsion load?

How to use Point moment block

## Applies to:

* Point Moment

## Procedure:

1. Prepare your model for Static Analysis. These articles have detailed instructions on [How to create a Simulation Model](/help-articles/knowledge-base/structures/how-to-create-a-simulation-model) and [How to run a static analysis.](/help-articles/knowledge-base/structures/how-to-run-a-static-analysis)

2. Add a **Point Moment** block to the **Boundary Condition List**

![The Point Moment block](https://files.learn.ntop.com/help-articles/structures/41631810977171.png)

Learn how to select the **Boundary** input following these articles [How to select boundaries of an FE Mesh - FE Boundary by Body](/help-articles/knowledge-base/structures/how-to-select-boundaries-using-boundary-by-body), [How to select boundaries of an FE Mesh - FE Boundary by Flood Fill](/help-articles/knowledge-base/structures/how-to-select-boundaries-of-an-fe-mesh-fe-boundary-by-flood-fill), and [How to use Boundary Conditions](/help-articles/knowledge-base/structures/how-to-use-boundary-conditions)

3. The Moment is applied at the center of the selected nodes and in the direction defined in the **Moment** input. The moment follows the right-hand thumb rule when applied.

![A diagram showing how a moment is being applied to a Simulation Model](https://files.learn.ntop.com/help-articles/structures/4411901770387.png)

![A gif showing the displacement results of a static analysis. The gif shows how changing the scale factor of the static analysis results causes the model to twist around the moment axis.](https://files.learn.ntop.com/help-articles/structures/4411903269011.png)

And that's it! You've successfully applied torsional load.

Are you still having issues? Contact the [support team](https://support.ntopology.com/hc/en-us/requests/new), and we'll be happy to help!

## Download the Example file:

* [Example file](https://files.learn.ntop.com/Support%20Article%20Example%20Files/Knowledge%20Base/Simulation/Torsional%20Load%20Example.ntop)

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