Frame Misfit (Gap) Load Definition

This tab is used to define misfit (gap) loads that can be assigned to frames. The left pane displays a list of frame gap loads available in the model, while the right pane shows the parameters of the selected load. The same area is also used to input parameters when creating a new frame gap load.

1. Load case

Select the load case under which this load is defined.

2. + button

Opens the load case definition window so that you can add a new load case.

3. Load name

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

4. Color

The color assigned to this load for visualisation purposes.

5. Misfit (Gap)

Specifiy the length difference (misfit) of the frame. A positive value indicates that the frame is too long, while a negative value indicates that the member is too short.

6. Delete button

Removes the selected load from the model.

7. Add button

Creates a new load using the specified parameters.

8. Modify button

Updates the parameters of the selected load.

9. Close button

Closes the window.