Loads

Loads

• Type:
  • q: uniform or gradient line load.
  • qC: trapezoidal load.
  • qG: uniform line load for the Self Weight.
  • qT: uniform line load due to the Temperature.
  • F: concentrated point load.
• Start and end value: the start and end value of the line load [kN]. In the case of a concentrated load, only the first value is relevant.
• Start and end distance: the start and end position of the line load [m]. In the case of a concentrated load, only the first value is relevant.
• Direction: Loads can act in the Z or X direction. Point loads (F)  can also act in the Yr as a moment at a distance.
• Load type: schematic representation of the load type.
• Description: free text field for a comment.
• B.G.1 to B.G.x: Loads are grouped into Load cases. Each BG has its own tab.

Example:

• q: an uniform line load with an initial value of 3.30 kN/m¹ and an end value of 3.30 kN/m¹, operating from 1.00 meters to 2.00 meters, measured from the start of the beam.
• q: a tapered line load with an initial value of 4.40 kN/m¹ and an end value of 6.60 kN/m¹, operating from 3.00 meters to 5.00 meters, measured from the start of the beam.
• F: a concentrated load (point load) with a value  of 11.00 kN at a distance of 1.20 meters, measured from the start of the beam.
• F: a concentrated load (point load) with a value of 12.00 kN at a distance of 3.70 meters, measured from the start of the beam.
• qG: the dead weight based on the choice of profile cross-section and material, multiplied by a factor of 1, working from distance 0 to L, the length of the beam.
• qC: an uniform trapezoidal load with a value of 5.50 kN/m¹ to 5.50 kN/m¹, operating from 0 to L, with the buckling points of the trapezoidal shape at 0.50 and 5.50 meters.

For more information, see also: "Relational objects"