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Girder and Stage
Girder: Specify the modeled girder to which the defined loads will be applied.
Stage: Choose Specify the stage at which the loads will be applied to apply the loadgirder.
Girder Line Load
Applied Flange [Left/Right/Both]: Since the girder is modeled as a beam element, selecting 'right,' 'left,' or 'both' will only change the total load that is applied to the beam elements. For example, if 'both' is selected, the entered load will be multiplied by two and will be applied to the girder. Selecting 'left' or 'right' will result in applying the entered load as it is, without changing it, but will introduce an additional moment based on the moment arm.Fx [kip/ft]The flange at which the defined loads will be applied throughout the girder can be specified using this parameter.
Fx: Force in the longitudinal direction along the PGL.
Fy [kip/ft]: Force in the direction perpendicular to the PGL.
Fz [kip/ft](Gravity): Force in the vertical direction. A positive value indicates a load in the global -Z or direction (gravity direction). For usual typical loads (such as wearing surface loads - or stay-in-place formwork loads), the user should input positive values.
Mx [kip-ft/ft]: Moment in the longitudinal direction along the PGL.
My [kip-ft/ft]: Moment in the direction perpendicular to the PGL.
Mz [kip-ft/ft]: Moment in the vertical direction.
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The Directions of Forces See the figures provided below for further clarification on the directions of positive forces.    |