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Load types available in a particular project may depend on the type of project (2D, 3D, etc.) and on the functionality adjusted for the project. In general, it can be said that loads applicable in SCIA Engineer can be divided into the following groups:
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self weight |
represents the weight of the structure |
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force and moment load |
introduces action of external forces |
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thermal load |
takes account of different temperature in different places |
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climatic load |
models effects of climatic phenomena (wind, snow) |
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displacement of specified points |
introduces the effect of prescribed displacements for specific points of the structure |
The number of available load types is really large. In order to simplify the operation of the program, a lot of the types may be "switched off" by the user. This results in a simplified and more lucid menu of the program. By default, only the basic load types are offered by the program. If the user wants to use some advanced load types, he/she must select appropriate options in the functionality settings.
Note: The display style of loads is controlled by appropriate view parameters. By default, service Loads set the view parameters related to loads ON. Therefore, whenever you are in the service (Loads), the loads are automatically displayed. However, as soon as you close service Loads, the program returns to the standard setting of view parameters. It may happen that the view parameters for loads are OFF, which means that the defined loads disappear from the screen. They DO NOT disappear from the project. They are just not displayed. In order to see the loads even from outside the Loads service, set the appropriate view parameters ON.