Influence-based moving-load analysis first steps (SAP2000)
Influence-based moving-load analysis is initiated through the following process:
Define Vehicle type through Define > Bridge Loads > Vehicles.
Define vehicle class through Define > Bridge Loads > Vehicle Classes.
Define the lane through Define > Bridge Loads > Lanes.
Define a moving-load case through Define > Load Cases > Add New Load Case. Set the load-case type to Moving Load, then specify the vehicles and lanes assigned to this moving load, as shown in Figure 1:
Figure 1 - Load-case data
See Also
Influence-based moving-load analysis first steps (CSiBridge)
CSI Analysis Reference Manual , Chapter "Moving-Load Analysis"
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Name: Influence-based moving-load analysis first steps
Description: Procedure for initiating influence-based moving-load analysis.
Program: SAP2000
Program Version: 12.1.0
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