STAAD.Pro Physical Modeler Help

Add Temperature Load dialog

This dialog is used to add a temperature expansion or temperature gradient load in a member .

Opens when the Temperature tool in the Loads group is selected on the Member ribbon tab

Property Value
Load Select the load case or load group to which this load will be added.
Tip: The current load case or group is the default selection. This is displayed in the program status bar and can be changed on the View ribbon tab in the Active Load group.
Axial Expansion Load Type the change in Temperature which will cause axial elongation in the members or uniform volume expansion.
Differential Loads
SettingDescription
Vertical (Y) temperature difference Type the temperature differential from the top to the bottom of the member. This results in bending about the local z axis..
Lateral (Z) temperature difference Type the temperature differential from side to side of the member. This results in bending about the local y axis.