RM Analyzer Help

Load Definition > Load Combination

The combination table contains rules for creating up to 48 combinations  of load case and envelope results. These combinations can later be used in the respective proof checking routines. They are created in the  Schedule Action > SupComb in accordance with the herein specified rules.

1-6, 7-12, 13-18, 19-24, 25-30, 31-36, 37-42, 43-48

The program shows in the table the superposition rule definitions of 6 combinations (factors  for evaluation of maxima and minima). Select the appropriate "Button" above the table to display the superposition rule definitions of the respective 6 combinations of the first, 2nd, 3rd, ... or 8th group of combinations.

Combination Table

The table shows the load cases or envelopes to be included in the combination process, and the relevant multiplication factors.

SettingDescription
LC/Envelope Name of the load case or envelope to be included
Comb Rule for superimposing the load case or envelope
Favor. Multiplication factors for the case of favorable (unloading) effect
Unfavor. Multiplication factors for the case of unfavorable effect
Note: Different factors for favorable and unfavorable effect are only relevant for permanent loads (self-weight, pre-stressing, ...) (Combination rule SupAdd). Otherwise, the contribution is only considered if unfavorable.
Description General text for identification of individual combination.(max. 256 character)
Tip: Individual cell can be edit by double click.
SettingDescription
Standard Load Combination The following Load combination templates can be imported.

Available Templates

Copy to Clipboard (Ctrl-C): Copy the selected load combination in list to clipboard (can be then used to paste in Excel)

Paste From Clipboard (Ctrl-C): Paste the items from clipboard/excel (can be then used to copy values from Excel)