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October 2008
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1. EXAMPLE OF DEFINING LOADS IN AUTODESK

CONCRETE BUILDING STRUCTURES

1.1. Introduction
The example below shows capabilities of defining loads in the Autodesk Concrete Building
Structures program. It also illustrates new features of Autodesk Concrete Building Structures
version 2009. To facilitate defining a geometrical model, the example is based on a simple structure
of a small building with wooden rafter framing.

The following rules apply to the example below:

 any icon symbol means ‘press the relevant icon with the left mouse button’,

 {x,x y,y} means ‘using the mouse cursor indicate the point with the coordinates X=x,x Y=y,y’
(the value specified may be approximate if it refers to a structure snap point),

 d stands for ‘enter the ‘d’ text to the field indicated in the text’

 d stands for ‘enter the ‘d’ text directly from the keyboard’ (without reference to an edit field)

 (), (), (), () stands for ‘press the relevant arrow key on the keyboard’

 ()+() stands for ‘press simultaneously two arrows on the keyboard’

 Enter, Ctrl, Delete, ESC mean ‘press the button Enter, Ctrl, Delete, ESC, respectively on the
keyboard’; the ‘+‘ sign indicates that pressing of the above-mentioned key on the keyboard is
linked with pressing of another key that follows after the ‘+‘ sign

 LMC, RMC: abbreviations for the Left Mouse button Click and the Right Mouse button Click

 the following units are applied in the example: structure dimension [m], section dimension [cm],
angle [Deg] (default units may be changed by the user in the Preferences dialog box on the Units
tab - available in the Tools / Preferences menu).

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To start Autodesk Concrete Building Structures, the user should press the icon on the
computer desktop or select the START menu > Autodesk Concrete Building Structures.
NOTE: Autodesk Concrete Building Structures version 2009 may be run in three different
configurations: Geometrical model, Geometrical model with loads and Calculations.
To check the current program configuration, the user should select the Preferences
option from the Tools menu and next, in the Preferences dialog box move to the
Configuration tab. To perform the example below correctly, the option Geometrical
model with loads has to be chosen. If a different option is selected, then the icon
Geometrical model with loads should be pressed. To update the configuration, the
program has to be closed and then restarted. If the Geometrical model with loads
option is not active, then the user should run the installation program again and using
the Modify mode – should install the load module. Detailed information concerning
this can be found in the Autodesk Concrete Building Structures help (Program
Installation / Installation Program).

1.2. Definition of Sections and Materials

(Section Database - the Opens the Section Database dialog box which enables
Properties toolbar) definition of new sections.

LMC on the Rectangular option in Selects the section type – rectangular sections. The active
the tree in the left part of the dialog section type becomes highlighted.
box
(Add) Adds a new rectangular section.

In the b field enter value 15.0 and in Defines section dimensions.

the h field 17.5

LMC on the option in the tree in the Sets the current section.
left part of the dialog box with a
default section name

Again LMC on the same option in Activates edition of the section name.
the tree

In the active field enter Changes the section name.

R15*17.5
Enter

(Add) Adds a new rectangular section.

In the b field enter value 15.0, in the Defines section dimensions.

h field 15.0

(Add) Adds a new rectangular section.

In the b field enter value 35.0, in the Defines section dimensions.

h field 35.0

LMC on the T-sections option in the Selects the section type – T-sections. The active section
tree in the left part of the dialog box type becomes highlighted.

(Add) Adds a new T-section.

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In the b field enter value 35.0, in the Defines section dimensions.

h field 75.0, in the bf field 75.0 and
in the hf field 25.0

LMC on the Walls (slabs) option in Selects the section type – sections for walls and slabs. The
the tree in the left part of the dialog active section type becomes highlighted.
box

(Add) Adds a new section for walls or slabs.

In the b field enter value 35.0 Defines section thickness.

LMC on the Rectangular openings Selects the section type – rectangular openings. The active
option in the tree in the left part of section type becomes highlighted.
the dialog box

(Add) Adds a new rectangular opening.

In the l field enter the value 90.0 and Defines opening dimensions.
in the h field 210.0

(Add) Adds a new rectangular opening.

In the l field enter the value 180 and Defines opening dimensions.
in the h field 150

LMC on the OK button Closes the dialog box and accepts the operations
performed.

Opens the Material database dialog box which enables

(Material Database - the
definition of new materials.
Properties dialog box)

LMC on the Layered material option Selects the material type - layered material. The active
in the tree in the left part of the material type becomes highlighted.
dialog box

(Add) Adds a new layered material.

From the list in the Material field in Defines first material layer. Non-structural material.
the first table row select Cement
mortar

To the Thickness field in the same Defines thickness of the first material layer.
row enter value 5 cm.

From the list in the Material field in Defines second material layer. Non-structural material.
the second table row select Foamed
polystyrene

To the Thickness field in the same Defines thickness of the second material layer.
row enter value 10 cm

From the list in the Material field in Defines third material layer. Structural material.
the third table row select Concrete

To the Thickness field in the same Defines thickness of the third material layer.
row enter the value 25 cm

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LMC on the option in the tree in the Sets the current material.
left part of the dialog box with a
default material name

Again LMC on the same option in Activates edition of the material name.
the tree

To the active field enter: Changes name of the material

SLAB_L
Enter

(Add) Adds a new layered material.

From the list in the Material field in Defines first layer of the material. Non-structural material.
the first table row select Foamed
polystyrene

To the Thickness field in the same Defines thickness of the first material layer.
row enter value 5 cm

From the list in the Material field in Defines second layer of the material. Non-structural
the second table row select Concrete material.

To the Thickness field in the same Defines thickness of the second material layer.
row enter value 25 cm

LMC on the option in the tree in the Sets the current material.
left part of the dialog box with a
default material name

Again LMC on the same option in Activates edition of the material name.
the tree

To the active field enter Changes name of the material.

WALL_L
Enter

LMC on the OK button Closes the dialog box and accepts the operations
performed.

1.3. Generation of the Structure Model

(Default Sections Opens the Default Sections dialog box where default
- the Properties toolbar) sections for newly-defined elements can be determined.

From the Beams list select section Sets the R15*17.5 section as a default one for newly-
R15*17.5 defined beams.

From the Columns list select section Sets the R35*35 section as a default one for newly-defined
R35*35 columns.

From the Continuous Footings list Sets the T75*25 section as a default one for newly-defined
select section T75*25 continuous footings.

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From the Windows list select section Sets the RH180*150 rectangular opening as a default one
RH180*150 for newly-defined windows.

From the Doors list select section Sets the RH90*210 rectangular opening as a default one
RH90*210 for newly-defined doors.

LMC on the OK button Closes the dialog box and accepts the operations
performed.

Opens the Default Materials dialog where default

(Default Materials
materials for newly-defined elements can be determined.
- the Properties toolbar)
From the Beams list select material Sets the Pine material as a default one for newly-defined
Pine beams.

From the Columns list select Sets the Concrete material as a default one for newly-
material Concrete defined columns.

From the Walls list select material Sets the WALL_L material as a default one for newly-
WALL_L defined walls.

From the Slabs list select material Sets the SLAB_L material as a default one for newly-
SLAB_L defined slabs.

LMC on the OK button Closes the dialog box and accepts the operations
performed.

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(Wall - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option of wall definition.

(Snap Cursor to Grid Nodes - Selects the option that allows snapping the cursor to the
- the Snap toolbar) grid nodes. NOTE: The option may already be selected by
default.
(Drag - the Edit-Modes toolbar) Selects the option enabling definition of objects as a chain
– polyline.

(Arcs – on/off) Deactivates the option of defining arc elements.

-5.0 Enters the beginning point of the wall chain.

NOTE: The option displays the dialog box into which
relative coordinates may be entered from the keyboard.

() Enters the next point of the wall chain.

10.0

() Enters the next point of the wall chain.

2.5

()+() Enters the next point of the wall chain.

1.5

() Enters the next point of the wall chain.

8,5

() Enters the next point of the wall chain.

4,0

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(Snap Cursor to Object Ends - Selects the option which snaps the cursor to object ends.
the Snap toolbar)

Selects the option which snaps the cursor to object centers.

(Snap Cursor to Object Centers -
the Snap toolbar)

(Door - the Objects toolbar) Starts definition of a door.

LMC on the grid node with Defines a door.

coordinates: {-1.0 2.0}

Starts definition of windows.

(Window - the Objects toolbar)

LMC on the grid nodes with Defines two windows.

coordinates: {-5.0 2.0}; {-5.0 -2.0}

LMC in the middle of the slanting Defines a window.

wall

(Select - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option allowing element selection.

LMC in the top left corner of the Selects objects.

screen showing a structure view and NOTE: The user may use the Ctrl+A key shortcut –
next, holding the left mouse button selection of all elements.
pressed, move the cursor to the
bottom right part of the screen so
that the selection rectangle contains
all the defined elements

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(Vertical Mirror - the Edit toolbar) Selects the option making mirror reflection with respect to
axis.
LMC on the grid node with Defines the symmetry axis for vertical mirror.
coordinates: {0.0 5.0}

Selects the option of column definition.

(Column - the Objects toolbar)

LMC on the grid nodes with the Defines columns.

coordinates: {-1.0 5.0} and next, {1.0
5.0}

(Wall - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option of wall definition.

(Drag - the Edit-Modes toolbar) Selects the option allowing definition of objects as a chain –
polyline.

LMC on the grid nodes with Defines a wall.

coordinates {-1.0 -5.0} and next, on
{1.0 -5.0}

LMC on the grid node with Defines the next wall.

coordinates {-1.0 0.0} and next, on
{1.0 0.0}

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LMC on the point of intersection Defines the next wall.

between the left slanting wall and
the wall parallel to Y axis {-1.0 3.5}
and next, LMC on the point of
intersection between the right
slanting wall and the wall parallel to
Y axis {1.0 3.5}

(Door - the Objects toolbar) Starts definition of a door.

LMC in the middle of the previously Defines a door.

defined wall {0.0 3.5}

LMC on the grid node with Defines a door.

coordinates: {0.0 0.0}

(Slab - the Objects toolbar) Selects the mode of slab definition.

(Add Specially - the Objects Selects the special mode of slab definition.
toolbar)

LMC within the large room on the Defines a floor slab.

left, e.g. on the point { -3.0 0.0}

LMC within the large room on the Defines a floor slab.

right, e.g. on the point { 3.0 0.0}

LKM within the smaller room Defines a floor slab.

positioned under X axis, e.g. on the
point { 0.0 -2.0}

(Add Specially - the Objects Turns off the special mode of slab definition.
toolbar)

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Starting with the grid node of the Defines a slab – the user creates contour of the slab
coordinates {-1.0 0.0} LMC - comprising the smaller room positioned above X axis and
clockwise - on the points with the the balcony.
following coordinates: {-1.0 3.5} {-2.5
5,0} {2.5 5.0} {1.0 3.5} {1.0 0.0} {-1.0
0.0}

From the View menu select the Changes the mode of element presentation (the option is
Architectural View option active after starting up the program).
NOTE: The option is also available through the F10 key
shortcut.

From the View menu select the Opens the Display dialog box.
Display option NOTE: The Display option is also available in the context
menu.

LMC on the Names tab in the Changes the active tab in the Display dialog box.
opened Display dialog box

LMC on the field: The option allows displaying wall names in the graphical
Walls ( displays) viewer.

LMC on the Apply button Closes the Display dialog box.

LMC on the wall W0_1 Selects objects. The selected wall will be highlighted in
(see the drawing below) blue.

Opens the Object Properties dialog box.

(Properties-the Objects toolbar)
NOTE: The option is also available in the context menu
(RMC / Properties).

LMC on the Properties tab in the Changes the tab in the Object Properties dialog box.
opened Object Properties dialog
box

LMC on the field: Changes the order of layers in the layered material for wall
( displays) W0_1.

Analogously, change the order of Changes the order of layers in the layered material for
layers in the following walls: selected walls.
W0_2; W0_3; W0_5; W0_13
(see the drawing below)

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From the View menu select the Opens the Display dialog box.
Display option NOTE: The Display option is also available in the context
menu.

LMC on the Names tab in the Changes the active tab in the Display dialog box.
opened Display dialog box

LMC on the field: The option allows deactivating display of wall names in the
Walls ( displays) graphical viewer.

LMC on the Apply button Closes the Display dialog box.

From the View menu select the Changes the mode of element presentation.
Structural View option NOTE: The option is also available through the F9 key
shortcut.

From the Story menu choose the Opens the dialog box for copying stories.
Copy option

Into the to: field enter value 1 Determines the number and positions of copied stories.

LMC on the OK button Performs the copy operation. Closes the dialog box.

From the Story no. list on the Story Changes the current story.
toolbar select the story 0

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(Continuous Footing - the Selects the mode of continuous footing definition.

Objects toolbar)

(Drag - the Edit-Modes toolbar) Selects the option enabling definition of objects as a chain
– polyline.

LMC - four times - on the grid nodes Defines outer continuous footings.
with coordinates {-5.0 -5.0}, {-5.0
5.0}, {5.0 5.0}, {5.0 -5.0}

(Drag - the Edit-Modes toolbar) Selects the option enabling definition of objects as a chain
– polyline.

LMC on the grid node with Completes definition of outer continuous footings.
coordinates {-5.0 -5.0}

LMC on the grid node with Definition of inner continuous footing.

coordinates {-1.0 -5.0 } and next,
LMC on the point of intersection
between the left slanting wall and
the wall parallel to Y axis {-1.0 3.5}

LMC on the point of intersection Definition of inner continuous footing.

between the left slanting wall and
the wall parallel to Y axis {-1.0 3.5},
next, LMC on the point of
intersection between the left slanting
wall and the outer wall parallel to X
axis {-2.5 5.0}

LMC on the grid node with Definition of inner continuous footing.

coordinates {1.0 -5.0} and next, LMC
on the point of intersection between
the right slanting wall and the wall
parallel to Y axis {1.0 3.5}

LMC on the point of intersection Definition of inner continuous footing.

between the right slanting wall and
the wall parallel to Y axis {1.0 3.5},
next, LMC on the point of
intersection between the right
slanting wall and the outer wall
parallel to X axis {2.5 5.0}

LMC on the bottom right window of Changes the active program window.
the program presenting 3D view of
the structure

(3D (Whole Building)) – the 3D Displays a 3D view of the entire structure.

View toolbar) Note: If an operating system other than Windows NT is
used and DirectX v.8 or higher is installed on the computer,
then by using (3D Model with Rendering – the 3D View
toolbar) the user can display a view showing filled surfaces
with shadows. By default, a texture is assigned to each
material’; it can be changed or deleted in the Material
Database dialog box (from the Tools menu select the
Material Database option).

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LMC on the left main program Changes the active program window.
window

From the Story no.: list on the Story Changes the current story.
toolbar select story 1

From the View menu choose the Opens the Display dialog box.
Display option NOTE: The Display option is also available in the context
menu.

LMC on the None button Turns off display of all elements.

On the Objects tab LMC on the Displays beams.

Beams option

LMC on the Apply button Confirms selection and closes the dialog box.

(Beam - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option of beam definition.

LMC on the grid node with the Defines the roof ridge beam.
coordinates {0.0 -5.0} and next, on
{0.0 5.0}

LMC on the grid node with the Defines outer rafters.

coordinates {0.0 -5.0} and next, on {-
5.0 –5.0}

LMC on the grid node with the Defines outer rafters.

coordinates {0.0 -5.0} and next, on
{5.0 -5.0}

LMC on the grid node with the Defines outer rafters.

coordinates {0.0 5.0} and next, on {-
5.0 5.0}

LMC on the grid node with the Defines outer rafters.

coordinates {0.0 5.0} and next, on
{5.0 5.0}

LMC on the grid node with the Defines outer ground beams.
coordinates {-5.0 -5.0} and next, on
{-5.0 5.0}

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LMC on the grid node with the Defines outer ground beams.
coordinates {5.0 -5.0} and next, on
{5.0 5.0}, Esc

LMC anywhere in the graphical Turns off selection of elements.

viewer

(Select - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option enabling selection of elements.
Note: The Select option is also available in the context
menu.

Holding the Ctrl key pressed – LMC Selects objects.

on the two earlier-defined ground Note: The user may also select these objects by making
beams several successive window selections holding the Ctrl key
pressed.

Opens the dialog box with object properties.

(Properties - the Objects
toolbar)

From the Section list select P15*15 Changes beam section from 15x17.5 to 15x15 [cm].

Enter Confirms changes and closes the dialog box.

Note: If the option on the bar in the properties dialog
box is not selected, then the dialog box does not close
automatically after pressing Enter.

(Select - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option enabling element selection.
Note: The Select option is also available in the context
menu.

LMC on the roof ridge beam Selects objects.

(Translate - the Edit toolbar) Opens the Translation dialog box.

Into the z= field enter value 3.0 Defines translation vector.

LMC on the Fit adjoining elements Selects the option which ensures that neighboring elements
option are fitted to each other.

LMC on the Apply button Performs the operation of translation.

LMC on the Close button Closes the dialog box for definition of grids and axes.

(Beam - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option of beam definition.

From the list on the Properties Changes section for newly-defined beams.
toolbar choose the section P15*17.5

LMC on the grid node with the Defines purlins.

coordinates {2.0 4.0} and next, on
{2.0 -4.0}

LMC on the grid node with the Defines purlins.

coordinates {-2.0 4.0} and next, on {-
2.0 -4.0}

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(Select - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option enabling selection of elements.
Note: The Select option is also available in the context
menu.

Holding the Ctrl key pressed – LMC Selects objects.

on four outer rafters one by one Note: The user may also select these objects by making
several successive window selections holding the Ctrl key
pressed.

(Extend - the Edit modes) Selects the option enabling elongation of elements.

LMC on two purlins one by one Elongates purlins so that they reach rafters with automatic
fitting of elements in 3D space.

(Beam - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option of beam definition.

LMC on the grid node with the Defines a collar beam.

coordinates {-3.0 3.0} and next, on
{3.0 3.0}

(Select - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option of element selection.

Note: The Select option is also available in the context
menu.

Holding the Ctrl key pressed – LMC Selects objects.

on both purlins one by one Note: The user may also select these objects by making
several successive window selections holding the Ctrl key
pressed.

(Cut Off - the Edit toolbars) Selects the option enabling trimming elements.

LMC one by one on points near both Trims both ends of the collar beam so that they fit purlins
ends of the collar beam with automatic fitting of elements in 3D space.

(Select - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option enabling selection of elements.
Note: The Select option is also available in the context
menu.

LMC on the collar beam Selects objects.

(Translate - the Edit toolbar) Opens the Translation dialog box.

LMC on the grid node with the Defines the translation vector graphically.
coordinates {0.0 3,0} and next, on
{0.0 1.0}

LMC on the Copy option Selects the copy option.

Into the Number of repetitions field Determines the number of repetitions for the copy
enter 3 operation.

LMC on the Apply button Performs the copy operation.

LMC on the Close button Closes the dialog box for definition of grids and axes.

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(Select - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option enabling selection of elements.
Note: The Select option is also available in the context
menu.

Holding the Ctrl key pressed – LMC Selects objects.

one by one on two outer rafters Note: The user may also select these objects by making
positioned in the top part of the several successive window selections holding the Ctrl key
screen pressed.

(Translate - the Edit toolbar) Opens the Translation dialog box.

LMC on the grid node with the Defines the translation vector graphically.
coordinates {0.0 3.0} and next, on
{0.0 1.0}

LMC on the Copy option Selects the copy option.

Into the Number of repetitions field Determines the number of repetitions for the copy
enter 4 operation.

LMC on the Apply button Performs the copy operation.

LMC on the Close button Closes the dialog box for definition of grids and axes.

From the View menu select the Selects the work mode (structural / architectural)
Synchronize Views option synchronization and display in all the layouts.

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(Wall - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option of wall definition.

LMC on the grid node with the Defines a gable wall.

coordinates {-5.0 5.0} and next, LMC
on the grid node with the coordinates
{5.0 5.0}

Answer ’yes’ to the question that Restores display of walls.

displays on the screen asking Note: The Display option is available in the context menu
whether wall display should be and in the main program menu: View / Display.
restored

(Select - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option enabling selection of elements.
Note: The Select option is also available in the context
menu.

LMC on the newly-defined gable wall Selects objects.

(Translate - the Edit toolbar) Opens the Translation dialog box.

Into the z= field enter value 3.0 Defines translation vector.

LMC on the Apply button Performs the operation of translation.

LMC on the Close button Closes the dialog box for definition of grids and axes.

Opens the dialog box with object properties.

(Properties-the Objects toolbar)

LMC on the Position tab Changes the tab in the Object Properties dialog box.

(Detailed Wall Presentation - the Changes wall presentation from the simplified description
Object Properties dialog box) to the detailed one

LMC on the third row of the table Activates the row describing third characteristic point of the
with wall coordinates wall.

Deletes the third characteristic point of the wall.

(Delete Row - the Object
Properties dialog box)

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LMC on the table field in the x[m] Activates the edit field. Its color changes to green, the
column in the third row value may be modified.

Into the active field enter 0.0 Changes position of the third characteristic point of the
gable wall.

Enter Accepts changes and closes the dialog box.

Note: If the option on the bar in the properties dialog
box is not selected, then the dialog box does not close
automatically after pressing Enter.

(Translate - the Edit toolbar) Opens the Translation dialog box.

(on the bar in the Object Deselects the option that closes the dialog box
Properties dialog box) automatically once the operation is performed.

LMC on the grid node with the Defines translation vector graphically.
coordinates {0.0 -5.0} and next, on
{0.0 4.0}

LMC on the Copy field Selects the copy option.

LMC on the Apply button Performs the operation of translation.

(Select - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option allowing selection of elements.
Note: The Select option is also available in the context
menu.

LMC on the copied gable wall Selects objects.

LMC on the Copy field Deselects the copy option.

Into the y= field enter the value 1.0 Defines translation vector.

LMC on the Apply button Performs the operation of translation.

LMC on the Close button Closes the Translation dialog box.

From the View menu choose the Opens the Display dialog box.
Display option NOTE: The Display option is also available in the context
menu.

LMC on the All button Allows displaying all objects.

LMC on the Apply button Accepts selection and closes the dialog box.

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1.4. Definition of Loads

From the Edit menu select the Displays dialog box with default loads.
Default Values / Loads option

LMC on the LIVE option in the tree Selects nature of a new load group - live. The active load
in the left part of the dialog box type becomes highlighted.

(Add) Adds a new group of live loads.

LMC on the new highlighted option Activates edition of the group’s name.
in the tree in the left part of the
dialog box

Into the active field enter Changes name of the load group.
Live_building,
Enter

Into the Planar field in the right part Assigns the default value of planar loads 5.0 [kN/m2] to the
of the dialog box enter 5.0 group.

Into the Load factor field in the right Assigns load factor 1.3 to the group.
part of the dialog box enter 1.3

LMC on the OK button Confirms changes and closes the dialog box.

From the Story no.: list on the Story Changes the current story.
toolbar select story 0

Chooses load type.

(Planar Load-the Loads toolbar)

From the list on the Loads toolbar Changes the current load group.
select group Live_building

LMC - four times - within successive Applies live loads to floor slabs.
floor slabs beginning with the large
floor on the left and next, clockwise
on the points, e.g.: {-3.0 0.0} {0.0
1.0} {3.0 0.0} {0.0 -1.0}

Generates load patterns for the defined live loads.

(Generate - the Loads toolbar)

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(Display - the Loads toolbar) Displays dialog box with the list of current load patterns.

LMC on the first item on the list in Indicates the current load pattern.
the left part of the dialog box NOTE: Load patterns are presented in 3D view.

() Views successive load patterns.

NOTE: Load patterns are presented in 3D view.

LMC on the first 3-element load Indicates the current load pattern.
pattern

LMC on the Delete pattern button in Deletes the current load pattern.
the top part of the dialog box

Repeat the operation of deleting Deletes the remaining 3-element load patterns.
three times for all the 3-element load
patterns one by one

LMC on the Close button Closes the dialog box.

From the Story no.: list on the Story Changes the current story.
toolbar select story 1

From the View menu choose the Opens the Display dialog box.
Display option NOTE: The Display option is also available in the context
menu.

LMC on the None button Turns off the display of all objects.

On the Objects tab - LMC on the Allows displaying beams.

Beams option

LMC on the Apply button Confirms selection and closes the dialog box.

Selects load type.

(Linear Load - the Objects
toolbar)

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From the list on the Loads toolbar Changes the current load group.
choose the Wind group

Into the edit field on the Loads Changes the load value.
toolbar enter –0.75

LMC - twice - on the outer rafters on Applies wind loads to outer rafters on the left side of the
the left side of the building, e.g. on building.
points {-1.0 -5.0 } {-1.0 5.0 }

Into the edit field on the Loads Changes the load value.
toolbar enter -0.5

LMC - twice - on the outer rafters on Applies wind loads to outer rafters on the right side of the
the right side of the building, e.g. on building.
points {1.0 -5.0 } {1.0 5.0 }

Into the edit field on the Loads Changes the load value.
toolbar enter -1.5

LMC - four times - on inner rafters Applies wind loads to inner rafters on the left side of the
on the left side of the building, e.g. building.
on points {-4.0 -3.0 } {-4.0 -1.0} {-4.0
1,0 } {-4.0 3.0 }

Into the edit field on the Loads Changes the load value.
toolbar enter -1.0

LMC - four times - on inner rafters Applies wind loads to inner rafters on the right side of the
on the right side of the building, e.g. building.
on points {4.0 -3.0} {4.0 -1.0} {4.0
1.0} {4.0 3.0}

From the View menu choose the Opens the Display dialog box.
Display option NOTE: The Display option is also available in the context
menu.

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On the Objects tab - LMC on the Allows displaying walls.

Walls option

On the Objects tab - LMC on the Turns off the display of beams.
Beams option

LMC on the Apply button Confirms selection and closes the dialog box.

Selects the load type.

(Planar Load-the Loads toolbar)

From the list on the Loads toolbar Changes the current load group.
choose the Wind group

Into the edit field on the Loads Changes the load value.
toolbar enter 0.25

LMC on the outer wall on the left Applies the load to the wall on the left.
side of the building

Into the edit field on the Loads Changes the load value.
toolbar enter 0.1

LMC on the outer wall on the right Applies the load to the wall on the right.
side of the building

From the Story no.: list on the Story Changes the current story.
toolbar select story 0

Into the edit field on the Loads Changes the load value.
toolbar enter 0.25

LMC on the outer wall on the left Applies the load to the wall on the left.
side of the building

Into the edit field on the Loads Changes the load value.
toolbar enter 0.1

LMC on the outer wall on the right Applies the load to the wall on the right.
side of the building

From the View menu choose the Opens the Display dialog box.
Display option NOTE: The Display option is also available in the context
menu.

LMC on the All button Allows displaying all the objects.

LMC on the Apply button Confirms the selection and closes the dialog box.

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(Export to the ‘Robot’ Program - the Runs generation of the calculation model in the Autodesk
Standard toolbar) Robot Structural Analysis program.
Note: It is required that Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis
v. 15.0 or higher is installed on the computer. If several
program versions are installed on the computer, the
generation is performed in the recently-run version.

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