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Point loads on column objects can be applied based on the definitions made using the parameters listed below.

Column Load

Column: Specify the column to which the load will be applied.

Stage: Choose the stage at which to apply the load.

Distance From Top: Enter a value to define the location of the load with respect to the start of the column.

Fx: Force in the longitudinal direction along the PGL.

Fy: Force in the direction perpendicular to the PGL.

Fz (Gravity): Force in the vertical direction. A positive value indicates a load in the global -Z or gravity direction. For usual loads (wearing surface loads - stay-in-place formwork loads), the user should input positive values.

Mx: Moment in the longitudinal direction along the PGL.

My: Moment in the direction perpendicular to the PGL.

Mz: Moment in the vertical direction.