Automatic generation of combinations for composite analysis

Load case combinations for composite structures may be generated automatically when running the calculation. That functionality is code dependent. For AISC 360 (IBC), it is possible to select LRFD or ASD combinations.

Generated combinations for EN1994 composite

Name Description Type Content
Comp-CS-ULS Composite construction stage ULS EN-ULS (STR/GEO) Set B all load cases from construction stage, except partial self weight of dry concrete
Comp-CS-SLS Composite construction stage SLS EN-SLS Characteristic all load cases from construction stage, except partial self weight of dry concrete
Comp-FS-ULS Composite final stage ULS EN-ULS (STR/GEO) Set B all load cases, except partial self weight of fresh concrete
Comp-FS-SLS Composite final stage SLS EN-SLS Characteristic all load cases, except partial self weight of fresh concrete
Comp-FS-Acc Composite final stage Accidental EN-Accidental 1 all load cases, except partial self weight of fresh concrete

Generated combinations for AISC 360 LRFD composite

Name Description Type Content
Comp-CS-ULS Composite construction stage ULS IBC (LRFD) - ultimate all load cases from construction stage, except partial self weight of dry concrete
Comp-CS-SLS Composite construction stage SLS IBC (ASD) - serviceability all load cases from construction stage, except partial self weight of dry concrete
Comp-FS-ULS Composite final stage ULS IBC (LRFD) - ultimate all load cases, except partial self weight of fresh concrete
Comp-FS-SLS Composite final stage SLS IBC (ASD) - serviceability all load cases, except partial self weight of fresh concrete

Generated combinations for AISC 360 ASD composite

Name Description Type Content
Comp-CS-ULS Composite construction stage ULS IBC (ASD) - ultimate all load cases from construction stage, except partial self weight of dry concrete
Comp-CS-SLS Composite construction stage SLS IBC (ASD) - serviceability all load cases from construction stage, except partial self weight of dry concrete
Comp-FS-ULS Composite final stage ULS IBC (ASD) - ultimate all load cases, except partial self weight of fresh concrete
Comp-FS-SLS Composite final stage SLS IBC (ASD) - serviceability all load cases, except partial self weight of fresh concrete