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To specify load cases and combinations

  1. Select Settings > Basic Load Cases The Basic Load Cases dialog opens.
  2. (Optional) If the Load Type selection is not already specified for each load case, select it from the drop-down list:
    LOAD 9: DEAD LOAD Dead Load
    LOAD 10: LIVE LOAD Live Load
  3. (Optional) If both loads are not already added to the Primary Load Cases list, click the [+] button when a load case is selected in the Analysis Load Cases list to add it.
    Note: You can import previously saved load cases and combinations to use by clicking the Import Load Cases & Combinations button and selecting an .ldsx file. Refer to the following steps on how to create a load settings file.
  4. Click OK. The Load Combinations dialog opens.
  5. Click Add From Analysis. The load combination from the analysis file is added for strength design checks.
  6. Add the load combination for use in evaluating crack width:
    1. Select the Crack Width tab.
    2. Click Add From Template > For Regular Structure. A service level load combination is added from the RCDC load combinations template.
      Note: Typically, a different (service level) load combination is used for evaluating crack widths. If you already have appropriate service load combinations in your analytical model, you can add those instead and select them for use here.
    3. Check the options for Crack Width and Stress Limit in the load load combination in the table.
  7. Export the load cases and combinations for later use:
    1. Click Export Load Cases & Combinations. The Save As dialog opens.
    2. Type Sample1_Loads and click Save.
  8. Click OK.
Parent topic: Beam Design