Load Combination Dialog Box

A Load Combination contains the data of multiple Loads which act on a structure simultaneously. Many analysis programs use Load Combination data to calculate the effect of these multiple Loads, using various factors and multipliers.

Load Combinations in Archicad are used for compatibility with these analysis programs. Within Archicad, they function only to store and manage data (not for calculation purposes).


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Open the Load Combination dialog by doing one of the following:

  • Options > Load Combinations
  • Structural Loads toolbar

The project’s Load Combinations are listed on the left.

Each selected Load Combination’s settings are shown on the right, and its Load Cases are listed with Factor and Multiplier data.


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Load Combination Settings

Name

Each Load Combination must have a unique name.

Description

Optionally, enter any further information here to guide the user

Category

Choose from the pop-up:

  • a Limit State standard, or
  • According to National Standard. In this case: Choose from the Standard pop-up list.

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Add Load Case

Any Load Case in the project can be included in a Load Combination (regardless of its Load Group)

At the bottom of the Load Combination dialog, click Add:

  • Choose a Load Case to add it to this Load Combination
  • or Add all Load Cases

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Edit Loads...

Click Edit Loads to open the Load Manager.

Create New or Duplicate Load Combination

  1. Click New at the bottom of the Load Combinations dialog box.
  2. The New Load Combination dialog appears: Choose either New or Duplicate.
  3. Give the new/duplicate Load Combination a Name, then click OK.

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  4. Adjust the Load Combination Settings, then click OK to close the Load Combinations dialog.

Import and Export Load Combinations

In the Load Combinations dialog, use the Import-Export buttons to transfer Load Combination data.

  • Archicad imports these data in either XML or SAF format.
  • Archicad exports these data only in XML format