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Options | Description |
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Live load(s) applied as roof loads | Live loads input will be input as Lr and use the Roof load factors |
Automatically add topping weight | Automatically computes topping weight based on geometry input on concrete extents tab and applied it to the member |
Ignore left cantilever loading | Ignores all loading before the first bearing point. This option can be used to prevent negative moments prior to the start bearing point. |
Ignore right cantilever loading | Ignores all loading after the end bearing point. This option can be used to prevent negative moments after the final bearing point. |
Self weight multiplier | Allows the user to modify the self weight. |
Roof loads applied as… | Live Load: Will be considered for live load regain for losses and not use any deflection multipliers. Composite Dead Load: Will be treated as a sustained load for losses and use the composite dead load deflection multiplier |
Stripping and Handling
The user has the option to include checks Stripping and handling contains three optional stages for stripping, handling, and erection. For each of these stages the program will check both service and strength requirementsMore details about what these stages contains can be found on our analysis stages page here <MAKE URL>. Each of these stages contains options for a load multiplier, the member orientation, which concrete strength to use, which stress limits to use, and the quantity and position of the lifter / dunnage pointscontain the following input:
Input | Description |
Load Multiplier | A load factor used on all self-weight loading for the given analysis stage. |
Downward Face | Specifies which face of the member, as shown on the concrete extents tab, is downward facing. This option can be used for members like spandrels which are often cast on their side. |
Concrete Strength | Specifies if the analysis should use the initial concrete properties (fci and Eci) or the final concrete properties (fc and Ec). |
Stress Limits | Sets the stress limits to be either the transfer stress limits or to use the final serviceability checks. |
Pick Points | Set the analysis to a 2-point or a 4-point pick. The 4-point pick analysis uses a rolling block analysis to couple the first two reactions together and the last two reactions together. |
Lift Locations | Defines the lifters locations from the specified end of the member. Lateral locations of the lifters are ignored. |