Is this correct?

[basejumper45]

I jsut got Braceworks as my boss wanted a calculation on a structure. I understand that Braceworks can not calculate a load on a lift, but that representing that load handing off the lift is a close option. I drew the following. Is the output correct? My boss thinks that the lbf doesn't make sense but I di because AI had this to say, Can someone confirm we are doing this properly?

 

In Braceworks, the lbf (pounds-force) value might appear double the actual weight suspended due to the way loads are calculated and represented. Braceworks takes into account various factors such as safety margins, dynamic loads, and the potential for load distribution across multiple points. This can result in the displayed force being higher than the actual weight to ensure the structure is safe and can handle unexpected stresses.

Braceworks Calculations.vwx

[klinzey]

One of the things that always comes up when people compare Braceworks calculations to manual calculations or load tables is that Braceworks includes a safety factor. Braceworks uses the default safety factor that is required by the eurocode standard. Setting the safety factor to 0 in the Braceworks Preferences will give results that will be closer to hand calculations and the load tables supplied by many US manufacturers.