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Applying a load to the slab

You can apply loads to members, elements or apply a grid load across all the elements on the plane. This section describes how to apply load to a list of members.

Define a member list​

Defined lists allow you to refer to a set of entities by a name. The following explains how to define a member list.

  1. Ensure that you are in the Design layer by looking at the legend in the top right corner of the graphics window. If you are currently in the Analysis layer, you'll need to switch layers.

  2. Click the Select members/elements tool: icon or use keyboard shortcut E, to select the slab member

  3. To permanently save this selection as a list, Right click > Save selection as list. Give your list a name and save.

Note: Lists can also be edited in Explorer pane > Data > General data > Lists.

Apply a load to a 2D member​

  1. Go to Explorer pane > Data > Loading > 2D entity loading > Face loads

  2. Double click the first cell to bring up the 2D element face load wizard.

  3. Select Member in the entity dropdown

  4. In the entity list field, use the dropdown the select the list you just created.

  5. Set the load case to '3'.

  6. Add a load of −5 kN/m2 in the z global direction and click OK.

2d-face-loads

  1. Return to the graphics window.

  2. In the cases drop down, select L3, then the Load diagrams icon: icon

  3. A face load arrow will be displayed in the centre of each 2D element.