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Template > Combination Table AASHTO LRFD

Loading a template combination table according to AASHTO LRFD.

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Options: The predefined combination tables either can directly be import into data base or alternatively a TCL file for later import can be generated. It is possible to "Save" all modification in this input pad at any label name. And "Load" will  restore this input in a later call of this template.

Abstract of predefined Load-Combinations

Combination I und II - "permanent loads"

  • Comb.I:  t=0
  • Comb.II: t=oo

SERVICE - Combinations III to VII

  • Comb.III:             SERVICE I                         (incl. Live load)
  • Comb.IV:             SERVICE I                         (excl. Live load)
  • Comb.V:              SERVICE II
  • Comb.VI:             SERVICE III
  • Comb.VII:            SERVICE IV
  • Comb.VIII:           SERVICE I - deflection          (incl. live load)
  • Comb.IX:             SERVICE I - deflection          (excl. live load)

STRENGTH - Combinations XI to XV

  • Comb.XI:             STRENGTH I
  • Comb.XII:            STRENGTH II
  • Comb.XIII:           STRENGTH III
  • Comb.XIV:           STRENGTH IV
  • Comb.XV:            STRENGTH V

EXTREME - Combinations XVI to XVII

  • Comb.XVI:           EXTREME I                        (earthquake)
  • Comb.XVII:          EXTREME II                       (collision by vessels)