Create Load Combinations

If you have multiple load cases and want to combine them, you can use the Load Combination feature.

Click on the Create New Load Combination leaf under the Loads & Factors group in Main navigator pane.
To define serviceability and design factors for each load case in a project, you may use the Safety Factor Table. To open up the Safety Factors page, click on the Safety Factors leaf under Loads and Factors group in Main Navigator pane. A table allowing you to input serviceability and design factors for each load case will be displayed in the Data Area pane.

By default, STAAD Foundation Advanced will assign values for the safety factors depending on the load type.

Refer to section 4.3.3.2 for a detailed explanation of the default values. The default values can be changed by inputting new values into the table like any spreadsheet. The tab key or arrow keys may be used to move from one cell to the next in the table. The serviceability factor will be applied when checking the base pressure of a foundation (geotechnical design). The design factor will be used for design.