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Load Classes

Load classes classify loads to be multiplied by factors in the load combination section. (It is analogous to “Load Case” in most of the FEM softwares.)

Load classifications are added from load classes section as shown below.Self Weight class is being created automatically at the start of project. Add 2 more load classes.

• Go to Load Classes → Add

• Choose first load class as SDL and name it

• Choose second load class as L and name it

Loads

Load properties based on loading schedule are added from Loads section as shown below. Add loadings.

• Go to Loads section → Click “add”

• Select load class and type

• Enter value of load

• Name loads

You can also import loading definitions from AEC | BOLT Building Design Suite library.

• Click Load DB

• Select loads → Click import

You can create your own loads database on AEC | BOLT Building Design Suite library.

Load Combinations

Add load combinations as shown below.

• Go to Load Combinations → Add

• Enter load factors to load classes

• Name load combinations

You can import combinations from AEC | BOLT Building Design Suite library and you can create new combination database for your project on AEC | BOLT Building Design Suite library.

• Click Combination DB

• Select combinations → Click import