Create a load combination
If needed, you can create load combinations for an analysis model one by one.
Before you start, ensure that you have the appropriate load modeling code selected in
.- On the Analysis & design tab, click A&D models.
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In the
Analysis & Design Models dialog box:
- Select an analysis model.
- Click Load combinations.
- In the Load Combinations dialog box, click New.
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In the
Load Combination dialog box:
- Select a load combination type from the Type list.
- Enter a unique name for the load combination.
- Use the arrow buttons to move load groups between the Load groups list and the Load combination table.
- If needed, modify the signs (+ or -) and combination factors in the Load combination table by clicking a value.
- Click Apply to create the load combination.
- If needed, repeat steps a–e to create more load combinations.
- Click OK to create the last load combination and close the dialog box.
- In the Load Combinations dialog box, click OK to save the load combinations.