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[KingGiorgione]

Hello everyone, I have a question on the operation of software Seismostruct.
It is probably a trivial thing for you, but I can not find the solution to my problem. How can I insert the distributed loads in the structural model?
At the moment I am only able to insert concentrated forces.
Thanking all for your attention,
Good morning everyone!

[ricardomonteiro]

Hello there,
You should create a distributed mass element corresponding to the distributed load you wish to apply and then select the Automatically Transform Masses to Gravity Loads option present in the Settings-Gravity & Mass menu. Keep in mind that, currently, distributed loads are internally transformed into equivalent point forces/moments at the end nodes of the element.
Ciao,
Ricardo

[Nicola]

Hi at all,
I use Seismostruct for the first time. Has someone a simple manual or some links to give me to learn it?
Thanks.

[ricardomonteiro]

Hi Nicola,
Did you take a look at SeismoStruct Help System? I am sure it will be quite enough for a start-up.
Ciao,
Ricardo

[Nicola]

Hi Ricardo,
I'd need some exemples to learn using Seismostruct, however I'll take a look at help sistem. Thanks.

[seismosoft]

Nicola,

You can also try to create models with the Wizard, in order to get quickly started. It is very simple.

Seismosoft Support

[KingGiorgione]

Thanks Ricardo! Hola! [:)]