LC1: Self-weight
The first load case, LC1, is preset. To check its parameters, go to the Load Cases & Combinations folder in the navigator and open the subentry Load Cases.
Double-click LC1.
In the 'Load Case Name' area, enter Self-weight as this load case includes the self-weight of all surfaces and members. In the 'Self-Weight' area, the gravitational factor is preset to act in the negative Z-direction.
To define the next load case, click the
button in the bottom-left corner of the dialog box.
LC2: Lower Slab
The second load case is created. In the 'Load Case Name' area, enter Lower slab as this load case represents the lower slab live load.
In the 'Action Category' area, open the list of categories that are available according to ASCE 7. Select the L Live load option (see Chapter System and Loads).
Click the
button in the bottom-left corner again to create the next load case.
LC3: Upper Slab
The third load case represents the upper slab live load. Enter Upper slab as load case name.
The 'L Live load' action category has been set automatically.
Click the
button one more time to create the last load case.
LC4: Platform
The fourth load case represents the platform live load. Thus, enter Platform.
The 'L Live load' action category has been set automatically again.
All load cases have been defined now. Click OK to close the dialog box.