M. To add selfweight load
To add the calculated weight of the structure objects as a load item, use the following procedure.
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Either:
On the Loading ribbon tab, select the Load Items tool in the Loading Specifications group
Tip: This will add the load item to the currently selected load group selected in the program status bar.or
In the Load & Definition dialog, select a primary load case in the Load Cases Details list and then click Add.
- Select the tab.
- Select a global Direction for the selfweight. This is typically the "vertical" direction but can be any global direction.
- Type a Factor. This is multiplier on the calculated weight of the structure objects. You do not need to use a load factor for ultimate strength design here, as that is typically applied to load combinations.
- Click Add. The load item is added to the selected load case.