Load cases
Load cases are suitable for merging the loads, that have the same basis with regards to the standard and appear in the same time. Examples are self-weight of the structure or snow load. The loads, that have different properties according to the standard (e.g. permanent and variable loads), cannot be included in one load case.
The list of load cases for the project can be specified in this part. The toolbar for load cases input is located on the left side of the table of load cases. Available are tools for insertion of new load case, for load case edit and removing.
Add a new load case
The general properties of the load case are organized in the window "Load case edit". The load case name, type, load duration and combination factors may be specified in this window. Insertion of loads into these load cases is described in the chapter, that belongs to the part "Load" of the tree menu.
If the loads in the certain load case should be displayed in the workspace, it is necessary to set this load case as an active one in the list box in the heading of the workspace.
Choice of the active load case
The list of load cases and combinations may be transferred between projects with the help of the *.flc templates. The tools for the import and export of templates are included in the main menu in the part "Tools" - "Load cases and combinations".
Theoretical background is described in the chapter "Load cases".