Reactions
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Trace and graphically display the vehicle loading condition (corresponding moving load case and location) that results in the maximum/minimum reaction of a support. The loading condition is converted into a static loading and produced as a model file of the MCT type. This is an extremely useful feature when we wish to find the loading condition that creates the maximum or minimum reaction. | ||||||||||||||||
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From the Main Menu select Results > Moving Load Tracer > Reactions.
Select Results > Moving Load Tracer > Reactions in the Menu tab of the Tree Menu. | ||||||||||||||||
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Moving Load Cases
Select a moving load case (vehicle type) that is to be traced and located at a position satisfying the max/min reaction.
Key Node: Enter a support node number, or click the entry field and the desired support in the working window.
Scale Factor: Enter the drawing scale factor for the influence line/surface. This does not affect the influence line/surface values.
Type of Display
Assign the type of display.
Maximum Value
Produce the maximum or minimum value calculated from the moving vehicle load analysis.
: Where Influence Line or Influence Surface analysis has been carried out, the moving load case, which produces the maximum or minimum results, is converted into a static loading and produced as an MCT type.
Moving Load Converted to Static Load dialog box
File Name
Enter the file path and name of the MCT file to be output.
Include Centrifugal Force
In the case of a curved bridge include additional loads created by Centrifugal Force in the conversion into the static loading.
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