IES LoadHelper User's Guide
Welcome to LoadHelper 2
LoadHelper is used to define project loading requirements from dead, live, wind, and seismic sources as required by ASCE/SEI 7-16, Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures.
In addition to being run as a standalone application, some features of LoadHelper are integrated within VisualAnalysis. See the Integration with IES Programs page for details.
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LoadHelper is a proprietary computer program of Integrated Engineering Software (IES, Inc.) of Bozeman, MT. This product is intended for use by licensed, practicing engineers who are educated in structural engineering, students in this field, and related professionals (e.g. Architects, Building Inspectors, Mechanical Engineers, etc.). Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this program and its documentation, IES, Inc. does not accept responsibility for any mistake, error, or misrepresentation in, or as a result of, the usage of this program and its documentation. (Though we will make every effort to ensure that problems that we can correct are dealt with promptly.) The results obtained from the use of this program should not be substituted for sound engineering judgment.
The LoadHelper program is the copyrighted property of IES, Inc. and is provided for the exclusive use of each user. By installing LoadHelper on your computer, you become a registered user of the software. LoadHelper is currently offered as a free application; however, we reserve the right to change the licensing model at any time. All other applicable license and copy restrictions of IES, Inc. apply.
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Bozeman, MT 59718
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