How is pattern or skip loading run in SAFE?
For SAFE v20 and above:
Refer to watch an learn video below on how to create Auto pattern loads including support lines and slab panels:
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For SAFE v16 and below:
Answer: Pattern or skip loading is run in SAFE by defining an Auto Pattern Live load case (Figure 1), which applies area loading to each slab panel, then using the Range-add load combination to envelope response from all possible load combinations. When the Load Type is Auto Pattern Live, SAFE loads each slab panel defined by the intersection of orthogonal grids with a separate automatically created pattern live load pattern. The magnitude of these load patterns is based on the sum of all defined live and reducible live load patterns. These load patterns are created when an analysis is performed. The live load in these patterns is not reduced.
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Slab-panel geometry is based on the Cartesian grid system. Future releases will enable automatic tracing of support objects to provide for more complex panel geometry.
Attachments
- Auto pattern live model (FDB file)