LC Generator

Overview
The Load Combination Generator is a powerful automated engineering tool developed for generating structural load combinations in accordance with widely adopted steel and reinforced concrete (RCC) design codes.
The application simplifies one of the most repetitive and error-prone tasks in structural engineering by automatically generating organized and code-compliant load combination strings suitable for structural analysis and design workflows.
The software is particularly beneficial for:
- Structural consultants
- Industrial project designers
- RCC design engineers
- Steel structure designers
- EPC organizations
- Infrastructure engineering projects
Automated Code-Based Load Combination Generation
The software provides pre-configured load combination generation aligned with major structural design codes used for:
- Steel structures
- Reinforced concrete structures
The generated combinations can be used for:
- Serviceability criteria
- Stress design criteria
- Structural analysis
- Member design verification
This significantly reduces the manual effort involved in preparing and checking large numbers of structural load combinations.
Efficient Handling of Primary Load Cases
The application can simultaneously manage:
- Up to seven active primary load cases
This enables engineers to efficiently handle realistic structural loading scenarios involving combinations of:
- Dead loads
- Live loads
- Wind loads
- Seismic loads
- Equipment loads
- Operational loads
- Other project-specific loading conditions
The flexible load case handling capability makes the software suitable for a wide variety of structural engineering applications.
Large-Scale Combination Generation
The software can automatically generate:
- Up to 500 load combinations
at a single mouse click.
This capability is particularly useful for:
- Industrial structures
- Large infrastructure projects
- Complex steel structures
- Multi-load-condition design environments
where the number of required combinations can become extremely large and difficult to manage manually.
Compatibility with Structural Analysis Software
The generated load combination strings are intended for direct use within structural analysis and design software applications.
The generated outputs can therefore be conveniently utilized for:
- Structural modeling
- Analysis input preparation
- Design verification workflows
- Engineering documentation
This improves workflow efficiency while reducing the possibility of manual input errors during model preparation.
Organized and User-Friendly Output
The software presents generated load combinations in:
- Clearly tabulated summaries
The structured output format allows engineers to:
- Easily understand generated combinations
- Review load factors
- Revise combinations where required
- Maintain project documentation efficiently
The organized presentation also improves quality control and engineering review processes.
Simplified Engineering Workflow
The Load Combination Generator is developed to improve engineering productivity by eliminating repetitive manual combination preparation work.
Key advantages include:
- Faster preparation of load combinations
- Reduced human error
- Improved code compliance consistency
- Easier project review and auditing
- Simplified maintenance of large combination sets
The software is particularly useful for projects involving large numbers of loading scenarios and multiple design checks.
Practical Industry-Oriented Solution
The software is suitable for a broad range of structural engineering applications including:
- Industrial steel structures
- RCC buildings
- Infrastructure projects
- Oil & gas facilities
- Commercial buildings
- Equipment support structures
- Multi-storey structures
Its automation capability, code-oriented approach, and compatibility with structural analysis workflows make it a dependable and efficient engineering productivity tool for professional structural designers.








Hassan Mahmood, Structural Engineering Professional, UAE –
We found SHEETFORGE LC Generator highly effective for reducing manual errors in load combination creation. It is especially useful when working with multiple primary load cases and different design code requirements.
Suresh Iyer, Structural Design Engineer, India –
SHEETFORGE LC Generator has made load combination preparation extremely fast and organized. It can generate hundreds of code-based serviceability or stress-design combinations with a single click.
Matthew Scott, Senior Structural Engineer, USA –
The tool is very useful for structural analysis and design workflows. It produces software-compatible load combination strings and tabulated summaries that are easy to review, modify, and maintain.
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