M. To add a repeat load case

To create a primary load case using combinations of previously defined primary load cases, use the following procedure.

A repeat load case is treated as a new primary load. That is, it is processed by the analysis engine rather than being a combination of results. It is therefore applicable for P-Delta analysis.

A repeat load is added similar to a load item within a primary load case.

  1. Either:
    • On the Loading ribbon tab, select the Load Items tool in the Loading Specifications group
    • In the Load & Definition dialog, select a primary load case in the Load Cases Details list and then click Add.
    The Add New Load Items dialog opens.
  2. Select the Repeat Load tab.
    A list of the primary load cases which occur before the current primary load case is displayed.
  3. Either:
    • select a load case on the left and then click > to add it to the repeat load definition
    • click >> to add all the primary load cases to the repeat load definition
  4. Optional: Type a load Factor to use for each primary load case included in the repeat load definition.
  5. Click Add.
  6. Click Close.