Combination cases 

This case consists of combining the results of load cases, dynamic cases or previously calculated
combination cases to form a new case.

When selecting Combination cases, all existing combinations are listed in the combobox :

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The cases appear with their Case number + Title.

1. General

When editing, the definition window shows up :

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Enter a Case number and a Title.

Ref. case :

The allowable stress is evaluated at the temperature of the refence case (room temperature if not specified).

Level :

This field is intended for nuclear codes only. The possible values are : A (normal conditions), B (upset), C (emergency), D (faulted) and T (test).

Equation :

  • 1- None
  • 2- All

Method :

  • 0- Algebraic addition
  • 1- Absolute addition
  • 2- SRSS
  • 3- Seismic
  • 4- Maximum absolute
  • 6- Algebraic maximum
  • 7- Algebraic minimum
  • 8- Range
  • 9- Max resultant moment range

Check fasteners :

If checked, the fasteners will be verified.

Duration :

In hours.

2. Combined cases

Enter the number of the constituent cases and the corresponding factor (1) :

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On right side, as a reminder, the list of all cases (2). You can filter them by selecting the type :

  • All
  • Static
  • Dynamic
  • Combination
  • External cases