Insert Ramps

Ramps may be inserted from the Menu (Insert > Ramp) or through the corresponding toolbar button .

The self-weight of the ramp may be automatically calculated according to the ramp’s geometry, materials and specific weight or a user-defined value may be used. The ramp's additional permanent and live loads can be defined either manually or by selecting the appropriate type of loaded area from the corresponding list. The snow load is required only by ASCE 41-23 and TBDY.

Ramps may be easily defined by specifying their centreline. After defining the centreline's corner points the Apply button should be clicked on the Properties Window to complete its insertion or the Reset button to redraw it.

After the insertion of the ramp, landings may also be defined. Select the ramp and the Add Landings button from the ramp's Properties Window. The two ends of the landings need to be specified graphically on the centreline. The defined landings may be removed through the Remove All Landings button.