How to Orientate Loads in SOFiSTiK SOFiPLUS

In this video tutorial, Sujit explains the process of orienting loads in SOFiSTiK SOFiPLUS. The focus is modelling line and point loads with a specific orientation. The tutorial highlights the challenge of aligning loads with structural elements and introduces a solution using the software’s tools.

For line loads, Sujit demonstrates how to activate and use the local coordinate system for beam elements, allowing users to define loads along the length of the structural elements. The tutorial covers modelling non-uniform loads with varying intensities.

In the case of point loads, Sujit recommends creating a structural point and then illustrating how to rotate the entire point element to achieve the desired load orientation. The process involves drawing reference lines and using rotation commands to align the point load with the structural elements.

Additionally, the tutorial addresses copying loads to multiple beam elements for efficiency. Overall, the video provides a step-by-step guide to help users effectively model and orient loads in a way that aligns with the structural elements in their analysis.

Read how to align the local coordinate system of objects in SOFiSTiK SOFiPLUS in the post How To Align Local Coordinate Systems in SOFiPLUS.