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Define Loads Cases
Define Loads Cases
Before defining load cases, define any load patterns or functions that will be needed:
◾ For seismic analysis, the ground-acceleration loads are already built-in and do not need to be defined.
For all other loads, use the Define menu > Load Patterns command to define the loads to be applied.
◾ For response-spectrum analysis, use the Define menu > Functions > Response Spectrum
command to create the necessary input acceleration functions.
◾ For time-history analysis, use the Define menu > Functions > Time History command to input the
time functions.
Tip: Every time a new load pattern is defined, the program automatically creates a corresponding linear static
load case of the same name that applies the load. For a new model, the program creates a default load pattern
called DEAD, which applies the self weight of the structure. The corresponding linear static analysis pattern is
also called DEAD.
Use the Define menu > Load Cases command to access the Load Cases form and add, modify, or delete
cases. Use the following buttons on the form to achieve the required action:
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Note: If you change the definition of an load case that has already been run, results for that case and
any case that depends upon it will be deleted.
Note: The Show Load Case Tree button also is included on the Set Load Cases to Run form.
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