Plate Elements for Influence Surface

Use plate elements to represent additional surfaces for which an influence surface analysis is to be carried out. When influence surface analysis results are required for additional surfaces beyond the range of the traffic surface lane, plate elements are used for the moving load analysis.

From the Main Menu select Load > Moving Load> Plate Elements for Influence Surface.

Options

Add
Select plate elements using the selection functions in the Model Window and add the plate elements for influence surface analysis

Delete
Select plate elements using the selection functions in the Model Window and delete the plate elements for influence surface analysis