Load Case Definition

This window is used to define load cases. The left pane displays a list of load cases available in the model, while the right pane shows the parameters of the selected load case. The same area is also used to input parameters when creating a new load case.

1. Load case name

A unique name for the load case. It can be left blank, in which case the program will generate one automatically.

2. Type

Specifies the nature or category of the load case.

3. Self weight portion

The portion of the structure’s self-weight associated with this load case. The value must be between 0 and 1. In addition to the loads defined under this load case, the self-weight of the structure, multiplied by this factor, will be included during analysis. This is the primary method for including self-weight into the loading.

4. Color

The color assigned to this load case for visualisation purposes.

5. Delete button

Removes the selected load case from the model.

6. Add button

Creates a new load case using the specified parameters.

7. Modify button

Updates the parameters of the selected load case.

8. Close button

Closes the window.