Girder and Stage
Girder: Specify the modeled girder to which the defined loads will be applied.
Stage: Specify the stage at which the loads will be applied to the girder.
Girder Line Load
Applied Flange [Left/Right/Both]: 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: Force in the direction perpendicular to the PGL.
Fz (Gravity): Force in the vertical direction. A positive value indicates a load in the global -Z direction (gravity direction). For typical loads (such as wearing surface loads or stay-in-place formwork loads), the user should input positive values.
Mx: Moment in the longitudinal direction along the PGL.
My: Moment in the direction perpendicular to the PGL.
Mz: Moment in the vertical direction.
The Directions of Forces
See the figures provided below for further clarification on the directions of positive forces.
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