Input of single train load

The defined loading train may be positioned on the structure as a simple stationary load.

The procedure to input a single train load

1. Open service Load.

2. Expand branch Traffic loads.

3. Start function Single traffic loads.

4. The Load patterns manager is opened on the screen.

5. If no load pattern has been defined so far, do it now.

6. Select the required load pattern.

7. Close the Load patterns manager.

8. Position the load pattern (group of loads).

9. End the definition with [Esc].

Once you position the load pattern, it is automatically transferred into standard free loads. If the load pattern consists of several partial entities (point forces, line forces, surface loads), it is broken to a set of independent free loads of appropriate type.

The validity of the load is by default set to All. If the load is supposed to have effect only on some slabs in a possible multi-story building, it must be adjusted afterwards in the Property window.

The train load cannot be added to a load case whose type is self-weight.