Loading Overview
The options in the Loading menu allow you to define all of the various types of loads which can be applied to an RS3 model. The following options are available.
Field Stress
The Field Stress 
option is used to define the initial stress conditions in the ground prior to excavation. See the Field Stress topic for details.
Seismic Loading
A pseudo-static seismic (earthquake) load can be applied to the model with the Seismic Loading
option. See the Seismic Load topic for details.
Add Loads
The Add Load 
option allows you to add various distributed or concentrated loads to model boundaries on surfaces, edges or points. See the Add Loads topic for details.