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An important item which concerns moving-load analysis is that certain vehicle types, including the AASHTO double truck (HL-93S), apply only for negative moment at supports and for interior reactions. These response quantities are defined under Usage on the General Vehicle Data form shown in Figure 1:


Figure 1 - General Vehicle Data


Next, structural objects which exhibit negative moment at supports or interior reactions should be designated using vehicle response components, as described in the CSI Analysis Reference Manual (Vehicle Response Components, page 446) and the attached PDF.

To satisfy AASHTO requirements, HL-93S vehicles should be applied using either of the following two methods:

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