Cladding Load Distribution

[SamKa85]

Hello, 

I am new to RSA and 3D Analysis. So, I will be asking lots of questions 🙂

I  made a model of a canopy (in RSA 2010) that supports fabric on top. In order to simulate the action of the fabric in load distribution, I used claddings spanning between the two frames, specified the load distribution direction and applied a surface load on the cladding. The verification shows no error but the cladding is not working as no load is distributed to the steel frames. 

Attached is the model I made. 

I hope someone can help with this. 

Regards

[Artur.Kosakowski · Accepted solution]

Claddings should be flat. Try to replace the single one you defined with number of straps that follow the divisions of arches into straight bars.

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[SamKa85]

Thank you for the prompt response.

I will try this and see if it works 

[SamKa85]

It worked. Thank you