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This page is devoted to frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to [ patterns|kb:Load pattern]. {info} \\ {on-this-page} h2. For time-history analysis, can different ground motions be applied to individual supports? Yes, please see the [Displacement time-history record|kb:Displacement time-history record] article for details. h2. Is it possible to apply multiple live-load patterns separately? *Extended Question:* I am interested in applying various live-load patterns to determine the governing configuration. When I specify LIVE_LOC1 and LIVE_LOC2 as separate patterns, both of LIVE design type, the combination |
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How are line loads applied to membranes?
Answer: To apply line loads to deck-type objects, several options are available, including:
- Add these loads as distributed loads to decks, usually as small partition loads for decks without beams underneath.
- Add loads directly to supporting beams.
- Use shell-type objects.
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For time-history analysis, can different ground motions be applied to individual supports?
Yes, please see the Displacement time-history record article for details.
Is it possible to apply multiple live-load patterns separately?
Extended Question: I am interested in applying various live-load patterns to determine the governing configuration. When I specify LIVE_LOC1 and LIVE_LOC2 as separate patterns, both of LIVE design type, the combination 1.2*DL+1.6*LIVE_LOC1+1.6*LIVE_LOC2
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is
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automatically
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generated.
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How
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do
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I
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apply
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these
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patterns
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separately?
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Answer:
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design
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types
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correlate
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with
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specific
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design
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post-processing
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methods
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such
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that
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design
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are
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automatically
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created
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with
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the
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appropriate
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load
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factors.
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For
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the
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configuration
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described,
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the
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separate
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live-load
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patterns
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may
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be
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applied
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by
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manually
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creating
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load
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combinations
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as
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follows:
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- 1.2*DL
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- +
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- 1.6*LIVE_LOC1
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- 1.2*DL
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- +
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- 1.6*LIVE_LOC2