• Negative Load Case vs Negative Load Combination

    Dear Colleagues, Say if I have to apply wind on all the four sides (+x / +z / -x / -z) of an irregular structure/geometry, is it okay to consider only 2 positive cases (+x / +z) as Basic Load Case and generate 4 load combinations with 2 positive and…
  • Load combination as per IS456 & IS1893

    Dear sir, After defining load combination; I have to developed Envelop. for that which combination I use for Serviceability& which for Strength. please confirm me load combination for both.
  • Notional Loads on Load Combinations

    Hi, I have to take into account the NOTIONAL LOADS into my Analysis so I need to include their effects in the Load Combinations, so the question is: Which is the correct way to state them?, 1) As a Basic Load, and then called them from Load Combinations…