Load Case Settings

In Load Manager, select a Load Case to access its settings on the right.

Note: The selected Load Case becomes the visible Load Case for the current view.

Case Name

Each Load Case must have a unique name.

Action Type


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Permanent

The Load is constantly present over the life of the building. Load size does not vary significantly over time.

For example: self-load of load-bearing element.

Variable

Load size varies significantly over time

For example: meteorological Loads (like snow)

Accidental

Short-term Load with significant effect

Unlikely to occur but cannot be excluded with complete certainty

For example: Collision, fire, explosion

Load Type for a Load Case


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Choose a Load Type from the list to characterize the Load.

Concepts vary depending on standard definitions.

Duration

For Loads whose Load Type is Variable: Expresses duration of Load effect

In SAF: if Action Type = Variable, then the Duration value is required