How to model Snow load (SN) for non-linear analysis?

Applies To
Product(s):	AutoPIPE
Version(s):	ALL;
Environment:	N/A
Area:	Modeling
Original Author:	Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged & Current Version	Nov. 2016 10.01.00.09

Problem:

How to apply SNOW load to a non-linear analysis set?

Solution:

As of Nov 2016, Snow load (SN) can only be analyzed by using a Linear analysis. A new enhancement (TFS-E139512) has been logged to apply a SN load to a non-linear analysis. Is there a workaround until this feature has been added to the program? See below.

Workaround:

For non-linear analysis sets apply snow load as a distributed load. Suggest to apply distributed load to GR or U1...Un, with the understanding on how this choice may affect default and user combinations.

How to model Snow load (SN) for non-linear analysis?

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