Loads can be placed on the Structural Member of a load-bearing element, in Floor Plan or 3D view. Therefore, the Structural Analytical Model must be enabled.
To place a Load, use one of the three Load tools:
•Structural Point Load
•Structural Line Load
•Structural Surface Load
To activate a tool, select it in the toolbox.
Place Point Load
Point Loads can be input on:
•1D Members (node or edge)
•2D Members (node, edge or surface)
1.Activate the Structural Point Load tool.
2.In Tool Settings or Info Box: Select a Load Case (see Load Tool Settings).
3.As you hover over a Structural Analytical Member, you see a preview of what Load will look like after placement
4.Click to place.
Note: Loads are visible only if they belong to the currently visible Load Case. When placing a new Load, you will be notified if its Load Case is not currently visible.
Placing a Point Load
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Place Line Load
Line Loads can be input on:
•1D Members (node or edge)
•2D Members (node or edge)
Note: ARCHICAD supports the import (via SAF) of Line Loads placed on surfaces.
1.Activate the Structural Line Load tool
2.In Tool Settings or Info Box: Select a Load Case for your new Load element (see Load Tool Settings)
3.Click on a Member to specify the start point.
4.Drag the cursor to another node or edge of the same Member to define the line. As you hover, you see previews of what the Load will look like after placement.
5.Click to place the Line Load.
Note: Loads are visible only if they belong to the currently visible Load Case. When placing a new Load, you will be notified if its Load Case is not currently visible.
Placing a Line Load
Multiple Line Loads on 2D Member
On a 2D Member polygon: place multiple Line Loads by clicking opposite corners of the polygon.
Click Tab to see previews of alternative Line Load paths
Click Tab to See Alternative Placements
Click to place the preferred alternative:
Line Loads on All Edges (Shortcut)
Use space + click to create Line Loads on all 2D Member edges.
Place Surface Load
Surface Loads can be placed on the entire surface of a 2D Member.
1.Activate the Structural Surface Load tool
2.In Tool Settings or Info Box: Select a Load Case for your new Load element (see Load Tool Settings)
3.As you hover over a Structural Analytical Member, you see a preview of what the Load will look like after placement
4.Click to place the Surface Load.
Note: Loads are visible only if they belong to the currently visible Load Case. When placing a new Load, you will be notified if its Load Case is not currently visible.
Placing a Surface Load