Linearly Distributed Moments

Definition of a linearly varying moment load distributed over the whole element length.

Note: For detailed load explanation see also RM Bridge Load Types Library .

Setting	Description
From, To, Step	Element series to be loaded
Assembly	Alternative to load assignment via element series: Name of the assembly to be loaded. The specified load is applied to every element of the specified assembly. Note: The load intensity values are individually related to each element of the series or assembly. A linear distribution over a series of elements, where Q-b and Q-e values relate to the begin and end of the series, need to be specified with the load type "Variable Element Load" (QVARxx).
Global / Local	Selection of the related direction system (global, local, or user default orientation system (Y'L, Z'L)). Beta: If Beta is selected, the program will consider the local Users default orientation system (Y'L, Z'L), without considering the elements angle β value, for load direction and eccentricities evaluation.
QMX-b, QMY-b, QMZ-b	Components of the intensity of the distributed moment at the element begin
QMX-e, QMY-e, QMZ-e	Components of the intensity of the distributed moment at the element end
[OK+Series]	To continue with further input of the same load type