2.5 Analysis Case

AnalysisCase object classifies design loads for specific load cases to be applied on the finite element model.

Permanent loads such as dead load of structural components and nonstructural attachments (DC) should include a WeightFactor parameter with a value of -1 to automatically account for its self weight as its load.

Example

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<O N="DC" T="AnalysisCase">

<P N="WeightFactor" V="-1" />

</O>

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Load objects such as nodal and beam loads for other permanent loads and all transient loads are separated from the AnalysisCase object in case these loads need to be assigned based on certain guard conditions

Example

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<O N="Wind Direction" T="Group">

<P N="X_pos" V="1" />

<P N="X_neg" V="2" />

</O>

<O N="Loads" T="Group">

<P N="EndUserInputFields" V="1" />

<P N="Wind" V="X_pos" />

</O>

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<O N="WindLoad" T="AnalysisCase" />

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<O N="Wind_Xpos" T="NodeLoad">

<P N="Guard" V="Wind .EQ. X_pos" />

<P N="LC" V="WindLoad" T="AnalysisCase" />

<P N="Node" V="Frame[0].NT" T="Node" />

<P N="Fx" V="0.1" />

</O>

<O N="Wind_Xneg" T="NodeLoad">

<P N="Guard" V="Wind .EQ. X_neg" />

<P N="LC" V="WindLoad" T="AnalysisCase" />

<P N="Node" V="Frame[n_col-1].NT" T="Node" />

<P N="Fx" V="-0.1" />

</O>

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