System

Loads Generator System block

Fig 1. Loads Generator: System

 

The Loads Generator is able to generate the following types of loads:

  • Dead Load
  • Imposed Load
  • Wind
  • Snow
  • Moving loads
  • Buckling Load
  • Loads Combination

 

Before calculating area loads the distance [m] between the frames (perpendicular to the entered frame) is filled in System length (L) field. Value is describing distance between frames. For the regular in the plan structures system length could be taken as:

System lengthSystem length

 

System length for the end frame is defined as L/2:

System length for the end frame

 

Also you have to choose "Building type" and "Structure type" from drop-down lists.