TR.37.7.3 Define Loading Pattern

The pattern of the push load distribution on the nodes of the structure to be entered.

General Format

LOADING PATTERN i₁

where:

Parameter	Definition
i1	Method of loading pattern used: 0. = STAAD calculates internally the push load based on the specific gravity load and the first modal displacement in the direction of push load (Default) 1. = user-defined push load pattern

Note: You can define the Push load pattern explicitly when the LOADING PATTERN command value is one. The external push load is defined as primary load case. See TR.37.7.8 Pushover Loading Input.