Structural Frame & Truss Analysis Program RSTAB | Load Generation

Snow Load Generator

Snow loads can be generated as member loads on flat/monopitch roofs and duopitch roofs.

Additional snow loads such as drifted snow loads, snow overhangs, and snow guards can be taken into account as well.

The following standards are available:

• EN 1991-1-3 (incl. National Annexes)
• DIN 1055-5
• CTE DB-SE-AE
• ASCE/SEI 7-16

Wind Load Generator

Wind loads can be automatically generated as member loads on the following structural components (optional with internal pressure for open buildings):

• Vertical walls
• Flat roofs
• Monopitch roofs
• Duopitch/troughed roofs
• Vertical walls with roof

The following standards are available:

• EN 1991-1-3 (incl. National Annexes)
• DIN 1055-4
• CTE DB-SE-AE
• ASCE/SEI 7-16

Generating Member Loads from Area Loads

Area loads can be automatically converted into member loads. There are 2 options available for this:

• Generate Member Loads from Area Load via Plane
• Member loads from area loads via cells

Depending on the selected option, you either have to define a plane via corner nodes or select cells in the graphic. The area load can either be applied to the entire surface or only the effective or projected surface of the members.

Generating Member Loads from Free Line Loads

With this generator, you can e.g. for grillages, you can define free line loads (e.g. from conveyor belts) and prorate them to members.

Generating Member Loads from Coating

Coating loads can be generated as member loads from ice loads, claddings, and so on.

For this, you only have to specify the thickness and specific weight of the coating.

Generating Loads from Accelerated Motion

This generator creates loads as a result of an acceleration or rotation (e.g. from tower cranes), which acts on specific objects of the model.

The mass is determined from the self-weight.