Many point loads are applied automatically by the RAM Modeler, by applying the reactions of a beam onto another beam or column into which it frames, or from loads on a beam or column due to a column on the level above. Additional Point Loads, such as a load due to a mechanical unit, can be modeled by applying a user input Point Load on the slab. A user input Point Load can be placed anywhere on the slab, and the appropriately distributed load will be applied to the adjacent beams.

Selecting the Layout - Loads - Point command causes the Point Load Layout Mode dialog box to appear. The load properties must be specified in PropTable - Loads - Point before being assigned; that command can also be invoked by selecting the Property Table >> button.

Clicking the Add, Show, Change, or Delete buttons will cause the dialog box to disappear, and the RAM Modeler to enter the Point Load Layout Mode.

How To:

• Add a Point Load Assignment
• Change a Point Load Assignment
• Delete a Point Load Assignment
• Show a Point Load Assignment

Return to the Point Load Layout dialog box with the Right Mouse Button or the "D" key.

Return to the Layout - Loads menu with the "M" key.

Clicking Property Table >> button will bring up the PropTable_ - Loads - Point dialog box.

Clicking the Cancel button or selecting any other RAM Modeler Layout command will end the Layout - Loads - Point command.