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| Product(s): | STAAD.Pro | ||
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| Area: | General | ||
| Subarea: | General FAQ | ||
| Original Author: | Bentley Technical Support Group | ||
What is a Reference Load Case?
Reference Load is an array of load data. It is not a primary load case and STAAD will not analyze the Reference Load Case. The Reference Load Case can be used to define primary load cases and masses.
The advantage of using the reference load case in models having non-linear analysis like a P-Delta or Member Tension/Compression is that it can be used to make the program analyze the combinations directly without analysing the individual component cases specified as Reference Load Cases. This can result in significant saving of time and computer resources.
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