I have a model that takes more than 2 hrs to run. I have observed this excessive time after I used floor loads. In order to cut the run time, I am trying to use reference loads are suggested by some members. However, I am getting some error messages when I try to use Wind load command inside the Reference load. "Define Wind Load" command is prior to the Reference load definition, so I was expecting the command to work.
Can Anyone tell me what I am doing wrong? Also, are there any other suggestions to cut the run-time, other than removing the floor loads? I would like to keep them as floor loads as they are very handy.
FM-105-InPlace-7-12-19_Arvind_10C.STD
You have generated Wind Load (command
WIND LOAD X 1.8 TYPE 1 XR -1 1 YR 0 200 ZR -31 160 OPEN) under the "Reference Load Case". Please provide only the mass under "Reference Load Case".
Provide the Wind Load generation command under the "Load Case Details" option.
https://communities.bentley.com/products/ram-staad/f/ram-staad-forum/87843/generated-wind-load-inside-reference-load
Please refer the link to know more about reference load case
https://communities.bentley.com/products/ram-staad/w/structural_analysis_and_design__wiki/4014/reference-loads-an-introduction