Apply Weight Slab in CSM

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Hi,

I have to model a bridge with a precast girder (beam elements) and a slab on top (quad elements).

Is there a way in CSM to apply the weight of the slab before activating its stiffness? I am looking for something similar to “SITU -1”, but this seems to work only when the beam elements have evolutive cross sections (the different parts of the cross section activate at different construction stages).

I am aware that one option is to model the slab without weight, calculate the slab weight “manually” and apply it in the CSM where it corresponds. But I am looking for a better workflow.

Thanks!!

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To work with additional loads is the only way to apply the slab weight before the stiffness.