Loads and definitions are added from the Load & Definition dialog in the Loading page.
Snow load definitions are applied to floor groups. You must have at least group of the type Floor previously defined.
Tip: You may want to change your input units to make entering snow loads convenient.
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In the Load & Definition dialog, select the entry and click then Add.
The
Add New: Snow Definition dialog
opens.
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Enter the general snow parameters and click the Add button.
The newly created snow load definition will appear in the section in the Load & Definition dialog.
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Either:
- Repeat step 2 to add a second snow load definition.
- Click Close to stop adding snow load definitions.
- Optional:
Create a new primary load case for use with the snow load.
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In the Load & Definition dialog, select the primary load case which will include the snow load.
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Click Add.
The Add New: Load Items dialog opens.
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Select the Snow Load tab.
Note: If no floor groups have been defined, this page will be inactive and a warning message is displayed in the dialog.
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Select the Floor Group and select the Snow Load parameters.
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Click Add.
The snow load is added to the primary load case.