Load Data > Point Loads

Form: Point Loads

Use the Assign menu > Load Data > Point Loads command to assign concentrated loads to a selected point object.

1. Select one or more point objects (points need not be in the datum plane, i.e., you may select the ends of columns and walls).

2. Click the Assign menu > Load Data > Point Loads command to access the Point Loads form. On that form, select a load pattern from the drop-down list, and in the Loads area, specify the concentrated loads and moments in each of the six degrees of freedom. In the Size of Load for Punching Shear area, enter the X and Y dimensions of the load if a punching shear check is to be performed (for slabs in the datum plane). In the Options area, select from one of the following three choices:

1. • Add to Existing Loads: Adds the specified concentrated loads to the point object. If one or more point load assignments have already been made, this option increases the total load on the point object, assuming you specify a positive load.

   • Replace Existing Load: Replaces the currently specified point loads, if any, with the new point load assignment. If no assignment exists, the new assignment is still made. This is the default option. Note that only the loads in the load pattern that is specified are replaced.

   • Delete Existing Loads: Deletes any and all point load assignments made to the selected point object(s). When this option is selected, the items in the Loads area of the form are ignored when you click the OK button. Note that only the loads in the load pattern that is specified are deleted.

The assignment will appear graphically on the screen. To remove the display, click the Assign menu > Clear Display of Assigns command.