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Specifying Live Load Reduction Parameters

You can specify live load reduction values for columns, punching checks, design strip segments and design sections.

To specify overriding values for number of levels supported, tributary area, and influence area

  1. Open the appropriate plan
  2. Select the object(s)
  3. Choose Edit > Selection properties
  4. In the Default Properties dialog box (see the following figure):
    1. Click the Live Load Reduction tab
    2. Check the Use Specified LLR Parameters box
    3. Set the values for LLR Levels, Trib Area, and Influence Area.
  5. Click OK.

    Live Load Reduction Properties

Parent topic: Using Live Load Reduction