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Load Definition

AASHTO

Loading is applied in accordance with AASHTO LRFD design code regulations. The loading categories specified in the wizards are:

  1. Permanent loads (AASHTO LRFD Section 3.5)
  2. Live Loads (Traffic loads) (AASHTO LRFD Section 3.6)
  3. Wind Loads (AASHTO LRFD Section 3.8)
  4. Earthquake effects (AASHTO LRFD Section 3.10)
  5. Force effects due to superimposed deformations (AASHTO LRFD Section 3.12)

EUROCODE

Loading is applied in accordance with EUROCODE design code regulations. The references are given in the particular load definitions.