Defining Linear Raft Foundation Load

With the Linear Raft Foundation Load command, a linear load (wall, parapet, etc.) is defined on a raft foundation . The load values ​​of the linear raft foundation load are defined in the Point-Linear Load Settings dialog.

Location of Linear Raft Foundation Load Command

You can find it in the ribbon menu under the Concrete tab, Foundation heading.

Usage Steps

  • Click the linear raft foundation load icon.

  • Create the starting point of your linear load with the left mouse button.

  • Create the end point by moving your mouse to the point where your linear load will end and clicking the left mouse button.

  • Your linear raft foundation load will be defined.

Usage step

Usage step

The raft foundation before defining the linear raft foundation load

Creating the starting point of the linear raft foundation load by clicking the left mouse button

Creating the end point of the linear raft foundation load

The raft foundation after defining the linear raft foundation load

Point-Linear Load Settings Dialog

You can access the Point-Linear Load Settings by double-clicking with the left mouse button on the linear raft foundation load you have drawn.

Specifications

Specifications

G

If the linear/point load to be defined will be a constant load, the value is written in the G column.

Q

If the linear/point load to be defined will be a live load, the value is written in the Q column.

Color

The drawing color of the linear/point load is adjusted in the plan. Clicking on the color box with the left mouse button, the mouse cursor is moved over the opened color palette. The key is released when the desired color is highlighted. The color box turns into the selected color.


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