| 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.