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In RAM Elements (and Ram Connection), every load combination is given a type that determines when the load combination is utilized. The figure below illustrates how several different types of combos could be used in a single file.
On the Analysis tab of the Process – Analyze model dialog box, the user indicates if second order analysis will be considered. This is required when using tension-only members or compression-only springs, but may be turned on for any model.
Whenever a second order analysis is performed, the program individually analyzes each selected load case on the Condition tab.
If second order analysis is NOT performed, then the program only analyzes the selected load cases. The results for all combinations are generated using the principal of superposition, so the user can no longer uncheck individual combos.
Furthermore, if the user opts not to analyze certain load cases, any combinations including those load cases will not have any results available.
The program uses "Service" or "Service-Steel" type load combinations for checking beam deflections. If a model has only "Design" or "Design-Steel" combinations and no service combinations, this feature will not be available. Add at least one service combo (e.g. 1.0 DL + 1.0 LL) to access this feature.
In the lower right hand corner of the program window is the Current Load Condition selection. If the selection is a load case, then you can enter loads for that load case on members, nodes, shells etc. If that selection is a load combination then you can view, but not edit or add to the existing loads.
Change the condition to a valid load case in order to add loads.
Load cases that are associated with dynamic response spectrum analysis should not have any static loads at all.
Yes, you can literally copy the data (ctrl+C) from one file to paste (ctrl+V) into another. You can also copy the data and paste into Excel for future use in another file. Note, the list box data like "Type" will be converted into integers during this process.
You can also save your load conditions from a complete model and then recover those load conditions in a new file. Those options, as well as the option for generating load combinations, are all under the Home Ribbon Menu - Load Conditions group.
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