Imposed and roof imposed loads (Eurocode )
Definition of psi factors for imposed loadcases
In the Loadcase dialog when an imposed loadcase is selected, you are able to select the Category of imposed load as follows - default Category B - office:
- Category A - domestic/residential
- Category B - office
- Category C - congregation
- Category D - shopping
- Category E - storage
The default values of Ψ0, Ψ1 and Ψ2 vary depending on the category selected and also with the National Annex being worked to. The values can be edited if required. See “psi factors”
Definition of psi factors for roof imposed loadcases
Roof imposed loads are not categorised so the default values of Ψ0, Ψ1 and Ψ2 only vary depending on the National Annex being worked to. Again, the values can be edited if required.