Function
- Automatically calculates and inputs the load from the member's finish, or corrects or deletes the already entered finish load.
Call
From main manu, select [Load] tab > [Type : Static Loads] > [Pressure] group > [Finishing Material Loads]
Input
Finishing Material Loads dialog box
Load Case Name
Specify the desired load condition in the Unit Load Condition selection box. Click button on the right if additional load conditions need to be entered, modified, or deleted
Load Group Name
Select the Load Group that contains the load data you entered. If Group specification is unnecessary, select "Default." To add or modify a Load Group, Click the button to invoke the "Define Load Group" dialog.
Options
Add : Specify when new or additional finishing load is entered into any element
Replace : Specify when alternative inputs of a finishing load already entered in any element
Delete : Specifies if you want to delete a load of finishing materials already entered in any element
Covering Type
Specify how the finish is applied (see Guide illustration)
Covering Range
Refer to the guide illustration and specify the range of finishes attached to each side of the element.
Covering/Filling Property
d : Finishing thickness
Density : Unit weight of finishing material
Direction
The direction of application of finishing material loads (select Global X, Y and Z)
Scale Factor : Increase/decrease coefficient of finishing material load