| name = Influence-based moving load analysis

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| description = Basic description of procedure to setup influence-based moving load analysis.

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| keyword = moving load; influence-based

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| program = SAP2000

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| version = V12.0.1

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| status = in progress

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| type = first steps

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| id = na}}

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Setting up influence-based moving load analysis involves the following steps:

* Define [kb:Vehicle] using "Define > Bridge Loads > Vehicles" menu command.

* Define [kb:vehicle class] using "Define > Bridge Loads > Vehicle Classes" menu command.
* Define [kb:Lane] using "Define > Bridge Loads > Lanes" menu command.
* Define moving load case using "Define > Load Cases > Add New Load Case" menu command. Set the load case type to moving load and the vehicles and lanes assigned to that moving load:

!Load_case_data_SAP2000_V14.1.0_form.png!

h1. See Also

* CSI Analysis Reference Manual, chapter "Bridge Analysis", sections "Overview" and "Bridge Analysis Procedure"