How to create, edit, import or delete load combinations in Post-installed rebar module

Summary

The load combination panel in the Post-installed rebar module allows you to create, modify, import, and delete load combinations needed for calculating splice length, development length, and installation length. This article guides you on how to efficiently use this panel for your design.

Prerequisites

Make sure you are logged in to your PROFIS Engineering account and have opened the Post-installed rebar module. If you need help accessing the module, click here for step‑by‑step instructions.

Step-by-step instructions

1. Open the Load Combination panel
   In your Post-installed rebar design workspace, scroll to the Load Combination panel at the bottom of the screen.
   Here you will see a table listing each load combination (varies depending on the application), including:
   • Load type
   • Tension, shear or moment
   • Calculated drilling length

2. Edit existing combinations
   Click on the static, seismic or fire design icon to switch the Load type.

   

   Click inside any cell for forces/moment to type new values.
   Your changes automatically update in the table and the drilling length is calculated.

   

   Note: You can also edit the loads using the 3D view of the design.

3. Create a new load combination
   Click Add load combination.
   This creates a blank row where you can enter your loads.
   Enter load details and click ✓ (apply) or ✖ (cancel) icons to confirm or discard your input, respectively.

   

   To quickly identify the governing combination, click Update to decisive. This option becomes available only when new load combination is added.

   

   Select the radio button to switch the active load combination.

4. Import factored loads from a spreadsheet
   Click Import load combinations.

   

   A pop‑up will appear with a paste field.
   Steps to import:

   1. Copy your factored load table from Excel or another source.
   2. Paste it into the pop‑up window.

   3. Click Apply.

      The system automatically fills in the load combinations based on your pasted data.

5. Delete a combination
   Click the trash bin icon on the right-hand side of any load combination row.
   Deleted combinations cannot be recovered, so ensure you remove only those no longer needed.

Tip

For larger projects with many factored loads, use the Import load combinations option. It reduces manual input time and helps avoid typing errors in complex designs.

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