In most design codes there is a need to consider different load factors on different parts of the structure. This dialog assists in creating the combination cases that needs to be considered. Details of this methodology are covered in the technical note Patterned Load Analysis.
In most design codes there is a need to consider different load factors on different parts of the structure. This dialog assists in creating the loading that needs to be considered. Details of this methodology are covered in the technical note Patterned Load Analysis.
Several tools are available to assist in defining patterned floor loading. These tools are focused on the method described in the GSA theory manual. There are three tools, grouped under the Model > Building modelling menu item.