Define Rating Case

Assign the Bridge Load Rating Setting to the corresponding structure.

From the Main Menu select Design > Bridge Rating Design > Rating Design > Define Rating Case.

Static Load Combination

Service Limit State:Select the design condition of Service Limit State.

Strength Limit State:Select the design condition of Strength Limit State.

Load Type:Display the Load Type considered for Rating Design.

DC:Enter the Load Factor for DC. DC is the dead load of structural components and non-structural attachments.

max:The maximum LRFD Load factor for the dead load of structural components and non-structural attachments.

min:The minimum LRFD Load factor for the dead load of structural components and non-structural attachments.

DW:Enter the factor of DW. DW is the dead load of wearing surfaces and utilities.

max:The maximum LRFD Load factor for the dead load of wearing surfaces and utilities.

min:The minimum LRFD Load factor for the dead load of wearing surfaces and utilities.

Secondary:Input the load factor for the indeterminate force generated by the tendon tensile stress in an indeterminate structure.  

Temperature:Input the load factor for the force due to Temperature Load.

User Defined:Input the load factor for a user-defined force.

Note 1

Load Cases can be only selected from static loads, and only Prestress load cases should be  selected for secondary type.

Live Load Combination

Primary Vehicle:Select the Primary Vehicle live load for Bridge Load Rating Design and enter the corresponding factor.

Adjacent Vehicle:Select the Adjacent Vehicle live load for Bridge Load Rating Design and enter the corresponding factor.

Name of Rating Case

Enter the name at Name of Rating Case.

Description

Enter a brief description for Rating Case at Description.

:Add a Rating Case.

:Modify a Rating Case.

:Delete a Rating Case.