Moving load data

The moving loads tool generates loads on nodes, members and plates subjected to moving or stationary loads such as vehicles, cranes or conveyors.

Features include:

• Loads can be moving or stationary.
• Load sources can be wheeled vehicles such as trucks or cranes, or distributed loads such as pressure patches or line loads.
• Multiple scenarios allow you to model any combinations of moving and stationary loads.
• Moving loads can be combined with other static loads.
• A lane generation tool is included for roads and bridges.
• Travel paths and lanes can have multiple segments, including curved segments.
• Loads can be generated on nodes, members and plates.
• Libraries of standard vehicles are included for various countries.
• Loads can share common travel paths or lanes.
• A speed, delay and start position can be specified for each load.
• Load factors, lane factors and dynamic load allowances can be specified.
• A loading area can be defined so that loads which move outside of it become inactive.
• A vertical proximity setting enables independent generation of loads on multi-level roadways.
• Moving load data can be exported to MS-Excel, MS-Word or a text file.
• Moving load data can be imported from MS-Excel or a text file.
• An animated display allows you to view your loads moving along the structure.

For full details refer to "Moving loads".