Define Load Group
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Define (create, modify & delete) load group names to which loaded nodes and elements are later assigned.
In a relatively complicated model for a complex structure, grouping specifically loaded nodes and elements becomes handy when the groups of the loads are to be repeatedly selected. Using the load group names, can we then select (Select Identity) or activate (Active Identity) frequently used load groups. Load groups are especially dedicated to Construction Stage analysis (of a high-rise building) where each part of the total structure erected in each stage may be subjected to different loadings.
Load groups can be defined in Define Load Group first. Next, the desired nodes and elements loaded with particular loadings can be selected in the Group tab of the Tree Menu and assigned to the groups by Drag & Drop. Or, the load group names can be directly assigned at the time of defining the loads. |
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From the Main Menu select Model > Group > Define Load Group.
Select Geometry > Group > Define Load Group in the Menu tab of the Tree Menu.
Use Context Menu of Load Group in the Group tab of the Tree Menu. |
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Define Load Group dialog box
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1 First, select the nodes and elements loaded with particular loading conditions to be assigned to a group using the Selection functions.
Next, drag and drop the load group name to which the selected nodes and elements will be assigned from the Tree Menu to the Model Window. |
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Select Load Type dialog box |
Select the load types that
will be assigned to the load group in the Select Load
Type dialog box. Upon clicking |
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When a number of loading conditions are defined by different load
groups and assigned to a node or an element in a given construction
stage, the accumulated effect is considered in that construction
stage.