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Line loads for pier caps can be applied based on the definitions made using the parameters below.

Pier Cap Load

Pier Cap: Choose the pier cap to impose the line load.

Stage: Select a stage to apply the load.

Start Normalized Distance From Right (relative0-1): The relative distance where the line load is applied starts must be specified with a value between 0 and 1, where 0 corresponds to the initial node of the selected pier cap, and 1 corresponds to the final node. The initial node is defined in along the alignment direction of alignment, looking upstation (to the right in the standard view).

End Normalized Distance From Right (relative0-1): The relative distance where the line load is applied ends must be specified with a value between 0 and 1, where 0 corresponds to the initial node of the selected pier cap, and 1 corresponds to the final node. The initial node is defined in along the alignment direction of alignment, looking upstation (to the right in the standard view).

Fx: Force in the X direction . The longitudinal direction along the alignment will correspond to the X directionwith respect to the global coordinate system.

Fy: Force in the Y direction . The transverse direction along the alignment will correspond to the X directionwith respect to the global coordinate system.

Fz (Gravity): Force in the Z direction . A positive value will apply the load in the gravity direction, while a negative value will apply the load in the opposite directionwith respect to the global coordinate system.

Mx: Moment in the longitudinal direction along the PGLglobal X-axis direction.

My: Moment in the direction perpendicular to the PGLglobal Y-axis direction.

Mz: Moment in the global Z vertical direction.

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