Load Definition [STG]

The following explanation elucidates the utilization of a custom wind on live load object for defining loads as per the 9th Edition of AASHTO. Users can then tailor it to their specific requirements. If customization is unnecessary, users can directly employ the Wind on Live Load AASHTO object to define their loads. In this case, the library object will automatically generate all the related loading conditions.

Per AASHTO 9th Edition, wind load on live load shall be represented by an interruptible, moving force of 0.10 klf acting transverse to, and 6.0 ft above, the roadway and shall be transmitted to the structure. For various angles of wind direction, the transverse and longitudinal components of the wind load on live load may be taken as specified in Table 3.8.1.3-1, with the skew angle measured from the perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bridge in plan

For each design lane centerline location, the user needs to generate load cases for each of the nine angles of attack (-60, -45, -30, -15, 0, 15, 30, 45, and 60) computed for both the right-to-left and left-to-right wind directions, resulting in a total of 18 cases.

General

Line: Select the lane position defined in the previous step.

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

Transverse Force: Enter the transverse component values here as per AASHTO Table 3.8.1.3-1.

Longitudinal Force: Enter the longitudinal component values here as per AASHTO Table 3.8.1.3-1.

Moment Due to Transverse Force: As mentioned in AASHTO, the moving force is applied 6.0 feet above. Therefore, the transverse force value should be multiplied by 6 feet and entered here.

Moment Due to Longitudinal Force: As mentioned in AASHTO, the moving force is applied 6.0 feet above. Therefore, the longitudinal force value should be multiplied by 6 feet and entered here.