FAQ

How do I print a simple summary of Load Combinations including the name of each load combination, load cases included, and factors applied to load cases?

There are several ways to do this:

• Use "File > Print Table > MODEL DEFINITION > Load Pattern Definitions > Response Combinations > Table: Combination Definitions" menu command to print this information:

• You could also use "Edit > Interactive Database Editing" menu command to do the same or to export the information to Excel for further formatting and post-processing.

• Our you could use "Display > Show Tables"...

• Finally, the table "Table: Combination Definitions" could be included in a report created via "File > Create Report" or "File > Advanced Report Writer" menu commands.

How can I obtain acceleration and velocity of specific point of my bridge while subjected to moving truck?

You would need to define plot function via "Display > Show Plot Functions" menu command. See joint displacement plot function form tutorial.

Can I exported deformed shape into DXF format?

It is not possible to directly export the deformed shape in DXF format. However, there is a workaround. After running the analysis, modify the undeformed geometry using the "Analyze > Modify Undeformend Geometry" command. Specify the load case you are interested in. You may have to specify a scale factor that will sufficiently exaggerate the displacements. Then you can use the "File > Export > AutoCAD .dxf File" menu command.