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Introduction to Truss Loading Course Workbook

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To add the point loads: 1. Select Add Point Load from the Loading Toolbar. The following dialog box appears: 2. Add in the appropriate information for your situation and select Apply. 3. intelliVIEW prompts for you to enter the Concentrated Load location. Using your cursor, select the location where the concentrated load is to be applied. Hint: you may want to use reference lines for assistance. 4. Once the point load has been added, the above dialog box reappears. 5. Repeat steps 2 thru 4 until all concentrated loads have been added. 6. Select "Done" to close the dialog box. Second Load Case (Steeple 2) The second load case accounts for the maximum downward reaction of the steeple/cupola resulting from the wind overturning moment that is parallel to the ridge. In our example, the 1400 pound concentrated loads shown below have been calculated as the maximum downward reaction. Use the same steps as the first load case, add the point loads. Remember to Set the Current load case field to "Steeple 2" before beginning.

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