Need help with Load definition.

chrisj946 · Dec 6, 2010

I am designing a beam and plate shoring system. I have the project modeled right now. The problem I have is defining the load that is applied to the plate and then transferred to the members. The top 0-25% of the load is triangular 25% -75% is rectangular, the bottom 25% is triangular. How I define the plate load in this manner. Or should I apply it s a aream member load and do it in sections. If so, ho can I change the distribution to triangular for certain sections? I am using Risa3d 5.5.

thanks

JoshPlumSE · Dec 8, 2010

The version of the program that you are using doesn't give you a whole lot of options for loading the plate like you want.

You can use the "high level generation" function to approximate a triagular load over the plate mesh with a series of stair-stepped uniform surface loads.

The newer versions of the program have a "wall panel." feature will allows you to apply triagular loading to your wall. Much easier than it used to be.... at least for rectangular tankes and retaining walls.

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