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Surface loads to be applied to the deck can be specified by defining the parameters listed below.

Deck Load

Stage: Choose the stage at which to apply the load.

Deck: Specify the deck on which to apply the loads.

Fx: Force in the longitudinal direction along the PGL.

Fy: Force in the direction perpendicular to the PGL.

Fz (Gravity): A positive value indicates a load in the global -Z direction (or gravity direction). For typical loads, such as wearing surface loads (with the understanding that this load will be applied to the deck as a whole, while the wearing surface may only cover part of the deck, such as the area between the barriers and in this case, the Static Loads - Surface Load can be used ), the user should input positive values.

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The Directions of Forces See the figures provided below for further clarification on the directions of positive forces. Image AddedImage AddedImage Added