Surcharge

The "Surcharge" frame contains a table with a list of inputted surcharges. Adding (editing) surcharge is performed in the "New (edit) surcharge" dialog window. The inputted surcharges can be edited on the desktop with the help of active dimensions or active objects, respectively.

The z-coordinate measured from the top point of a structure is specified (positive direction downwards) when inputting the surcharge at a certain depth. Providing the surcharge is found off the terrain the computer prompts an error message.

Either permanent or variable surcharge can be introduced. Selecting the particular type of surcharge also renders the corresponding design coefficient to multiply the resulting loading action. Favorably acting variable surcharge is not considered in the program.

Analysis of earth pressures due to surcharges is described in the theoretical part of the hint, chapter "Influence of surcharge".

Frame "Surcharge"