Influence surface coefficients are the numerical values used to determine the influence of a unit load on a specific point of a structure, based on its position and orientation. These coefficients represent the contribution of a unit load at a specific point to the total response of the structure.
General
Stage: During an influence surface-based live load analysis, the stiffness matrix and active elements are captured at the selected stage, followed by the placement of a unit load on the rail surface. The analysis then determines the influence surface coefficients that are used to assess the maximum load effect on the structure.
Rail: The chosen rail is used to determine the geometry of the influence surface.
Live Load Category [Gravity/Gravity and Centrifugal/Centrifugal/Hunting/ Braking]:
Unit Load Spacing Long.:
Centrifugal
Centrifugal Factor Comp. Method [User Defined/AREMA 1.3.6.c]:
Max. Design Speed:
Centrifugal Factor:
Height of Application Point (from rail):
Hunting
Hunting Force Factor:
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