diff --git a/src/load_distribution/__init__.py b/src/load_distribution/__init__.py
index fe4deb6..db91327 100644
--- a/src/load_distribution/__init__.py
+++ b/src/load_distribution/__init__.py
@@ -3,6 +3,6 @@
 loads on beams or other linear elements.
 """
 
-__version__ = "0.1.5"
+__version__ = "0.1.6"
 
 from load_distribution.load_distribution import *