Point load properties

The following is a list of RAM Concept point load properties:

Elevation above slab surface Vertical distance between the point load and the slab surface.

Fx Point force in the direction of global x-axis (horizontal force).

Fy Point force in the direction of global y-axis (horizontal force).

Fz Point force in the direction of global z-axis (vertical force).

Mx Point moment about the global x-axis.

My Point moment about the global y-axis.

Note: Although point loads need not be located at a finite element node, you should consider locating very large loads at nodes. Point loads must be located on finite elements; Concept issues a warning if you violate this rule.

Note: Sign convention is defined in Criteria > Signs. See Chapter 8, "Choosing Sign Convention".

Note: Horizontal forces (Fx, Fy) cause applied moments unless the Elevation above slab surface is set to apply the load at the slab centroid.