In RAM Concept the program (by default) includes "Other Dead Loading" (ie super-imposed dead loads) in the dead load balance calculation. Typically, super-imposed dead loads are not included when calculating dead load balances. To accommodate this we have changed "Other Dead Loading" to be defined as loading type "Other". This appears to only affect the dead load balance calculation, and does not affect the design since the loading name and load combinations are unchanged.
Are there other implications to changing the loading type of "Other Dead Loading" from "Dead" to "Other"? What other rules are associated with the "Dead" loading type definition?
Thanks!
-Peter