Slab load patterning only applies where two-way slabs have been meshed in the solver model:
Therefore, the slab load pattern setting has no affect on:
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one-way spanning slabs
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two-way slabs not meshed in 3D analysis, as the slab loads are being decomposed to beams and walls prior to creation of the solver model
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two-way slab in Grillage chasedown analysis, as the slab loads are being decomposed to beams and walls prior to creation of the solver model
Therefore, in 3D analysis and Grillage chasedown analysis:
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When a beam is set to Full Load, it receives the full decomposed load from adjacent unmeshed two-way slabs, irrespective of whether the slabs themselves are set to Full Load or Min Load.
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When a beam is set to Min Load, it receives the min decomposed load from adjacent unmeshed two-way slabs, irrespective of whether the slabs themselves are set to Full Load or Min Load.