Explain load cases for Qualification in STAAD

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Load cases in STAAD are used for qualification purposes to ensure structural safety.

Load cases are combinations of loads that a structure may experience during its lifetime.
Qualification load cases are used to ensure that the structure can withstand the maximum expected loads.
Examples of load cases include dead load, live load, wind load, seismic load, and temperature load.
Each load case is analyzed separately to determine the maximum stresses and deflections in the structure.
The results of each load case analysis are then combined to determine the overall structural response.
Qualification load cases are typically defined by industry standards or regulatory agencies.
STAAD allows for the creation and analysis of multiple load cases to ensure structural safety.

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