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- Create a nonlinear static load case (say "A") to analyze the structure for dead loads and possibly also for cable tensioning. This may require adjusting the initial geometry in order to get the desired final geometry, which could be done by "Analyze > Modify Undeformed Geometry" menu command (alternatively, you could use staged construction analysis to simulate the actual erection sequence for the bridge - please see Watch & Learn Video Staged Bridge Analysis using the Construction Scheduler for additional details on this subject).
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- To analyze the structure for wind loads, create a nonlinear static load case in which the wind loads will be applied. This wind load case should be using stiffness at the end of load case "A".
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- Other load cases, for earth pressure, moving loads, etc. would be defined similarly, i.e. using stiffness at the end of load case "A".
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