Load combinations with earthquake effects are automatically generated according to ASCE 7-16 Section 2.3 and 2.4.


Symbols

Eh = Horizontal earthquake load effect
Ev = Vertical earthquake effect
D = Dead load effect
Q = Live load effect


Different loading combinations should be used according to the method used in steel structural design. Loading combinations are arranged automatically according to the selected steel structures regulation and the method belonging to this regulation. The edited combinations are given under three headings: reinforced concrete, steel and user-defined under the subtitle of building tree loading combinations in the interface. All combinations used for reinforced concrete, steel and base pressure control are given in the subtitle of select report loading situations and loading combinations.