AS 3600-2018 default loadings

This section provides information on the loadings that RAM Concept creates by default when you start a new AS 3600-2018 file. As the purpose and use of most of the loadings are self-explanatory, only items that are particularly noteworthy are discussed here.

Temporary Construction (At Stressing) Loading

This loading type describes a temporary loading that is present during construction when the contractor stresses the tendons. As it is a temporary load, it is generally only included in the Initial Service Load Combination.

If a permanent load is present at stressing, you should define the load on the Temporary Construction (At Stressing) loading layer as well as the appropriate permanent loading layer. Alternatively, you can include a permanent loading present at stressing with appropriate use of load factors.

Snow Loading

For generation of load combinations, this loading type describes the design snow load for a particular floor or roof, which generally consists of the ground snow load modified by any necessary factors to adjust for roof, snow loads, roof shape coefficients, drifting, etc.