Linked Loads Overview |
  
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Linked Loads Overview |
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Linked Loads streamline calculations by intuitively linking reactions from one calculation to another while allowing the program to maintain the necessary calculation order for proper recalculation.
With dynamic tracking of support reactions for all members in the load path, manual transcription of reactions between modules is no longer necessary. Reactions can be easily linked from one calculation to the next, creating a seamless and robust load path. The ability to dynamically update applied forces in response to changes within the load path ensures that all calculations remain up-to-date throughout the design process, simplifying the maintenance of your calculations, and enhancing the efficiency of your workflow.
The Project Manager has also been updated to include linked load status badges which enable you to monitor and manage the entire load path within the project by identifying which calculations are up-to-date and which need recalculation. A "Recalculate Linked Loads" button has been added. Clicking this button will automatically traverse the load path of impacted calculations, initiating a recalculation for each and updating the output with a single click. Additionally, a "Calc Order" tab has been introduced in the Project Manager. This tab displays calculations in the sequence they appear within the load path, with precedent calculations listed at the top and dependent calculations appearing towards the bottom.
NOTE: As of April 2025, the Linked Loads tab is available in the Steel Beam, Wood Beam, Steel Column, and Wood Column modules. The ENERCALC team is actively working on expanding this feature to other modules within SEL.
The "Linked Loads" tab is typically divided into three main sections:
1.Select a Beam or Column Calculation: Viewing and selection of calculations and associated support reactions within the current project file. See Select a Beam Calculation & Select a Reaction.
2.Edit Link Settings: Load quantity and location definition. See Edit Link Settings.
3.Linked Reactions: Linked load relationships defined within the existing calculation. See Linked Reactions Table.
When defining new linked loads, it is recommended to begin at the top of the tab and proceed through each section sequentially down the screen.
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