STAAD Foundation Advanced Help

Creating a line load

  1. Select a load case either in the Load Description tree or using the Load Case Selector list in the Standard toolbar.
  2. Select the Force and Position Units to use for the load
  3. Specify the magnitude of the uniform Force.
  4. Define start and end points of the line by specifying the Starting X, Starting Z, Ending X, Ending Z.
  5. Specify a Y Position value to indicate the elevation at which the load is applied.
    Note: The Y Loading Position must correspond to the elevation of the foundation supports.
  6. Click the Add button. The load is added to the load case.
Parent topic: Add a Line Load form