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Basic principles
General
The Moving Load analysis module computes internal forces, influence lines, and envelopes generated by moving loads such as trucks, trains or crane runways. The module was developed in such a way that it allows the application of customized trucks and design codes. In fact, engineers can use standardized moving loads, as per codes, or they can create their own.
Pre-Defined Trucks
Advance Design America includes a list of predefined trucks in the Moving
Load Definition spreadsheet, which is accessible through Common/Trucks. These trucks are described in several standards (CAN/CSA-S6-88, S6-00 and AASHTO LRFD-04). Each one of these trucks represents a different moving load case according to the position of axles and dynamic load allowance (DLA) factor. Refer to clause 3.8.4.5 of CAN/CSA-S6-00 standard. Data cannot be modified in this spreadsheet. However, new "customized" trucks can be added at the end of the spreadsheet. For a quicker editing, duplicate an existing row and modify duplicated parameters. To know the weight and the number of axles that are considered for each truck (load case) listed in the spreadsheet, select the Axles/Wheels tab.
Trucks Nomenclature
Advance Design America is using the following nomenclature to describe trucks listed in the Trucks spreadsheet:
Examples: [3D] CL1-625 0.25: 3D structural model using a CL-625 truck, Level: Normal and 1, and DLA factor of 0.25. [2D] CL123-625 0.30a: 2D structural model using a CL-625 truck, Level 1, 2 & 3, and DLA factor of 0.3. Letter "a" means that an axle is removed. This case is different from case "b" and "c".
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Road Surface
For a 3D model, floors or plates must be included in a structural model, to supply surfaces where moving loads can be applied. The diaphragm action is not recommended for floors that are composing a bridge.
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A maximum of 10 envelopes can be generated in a single analysis. Concomitant values (Mx, Vy, Nz, etc.) can be obtained for critical forces, for each envelope. These concomitant values must be selected in the Moving Load Analysis dialog box.
In the displayed dialog box, select options such as envelopes, concomitant values, critical scenario (load case), etc.
Results
Results are in the form of envelopes (Lmi), which can be included in load combinations. Individual envelope results can be read through the Envelope activation mode. Use the View Options for graphic results and select Results / Envelope to obtain numerical results.
Design
When a design is launched, the moving load analysis is automatically launched at each cycle of design because it is part of the design iterative process. Before launching a design, open the Moving Load Analysis dialog box, select some options and close it. Then, launch the design process.
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Select the strip of floors located at the centre. Click the Properties icon to open the Floor Characteristics dialog box. Select the moving load axis number and specify on which side of floors is passing this axis. In our case, side jk. (To know on which side is passing the axis, display the floor local axis system through the View Options, as shown below.)
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Select Loads / Moving Load Cases / Generator. In the Options page of the generator, select code CAN/CSA-S6-00 in the list box. The type of transitory loads will be Normal and Level 1. Just below the code, activate the "3D" radio button. Select moving load axis 1 and the traffic on the axis.
Lateral displacements of trucks must be specified for 3D project only (at the far left and right of moving load axis), according to the chosen layout.
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In the 3D section of the dialog box, look at the four available layouts. Select the first one, which generates the truck displacements at the left and right of the moving load axis. Then, enter the distance at the far left (x2) and far right (x1). Advance Design America will generate moving loads between these two ends.
Sign Convention
According to the local axis of the moving load axis, x2 is positive and x1, negative.
Four lanes can be loaded simultaneously. The default distance centre-to-centre of trucks (dM) is 3m. We keep this value.
Select the #1, #2, #3, and #4 lanes at the Number of lanes simultaneously loaded section. Click the Next button.
The second page of generator shows the moving loads that are to be generated (at the right) according to the offsets listed in the left part of the dialog box. Moving loads are all selected by default, meaning that each one will be generated using the listed offsets. To withdraw a moving load, click on the name to cancel the selection.
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(listed at the right) using 12 offsets (listed at the left), which correspond to the first, second, third and fourth loaded lanes. Consequently, a minimum of 60 moving load cases will be generated. Fatigue moving load cases, which are not considering the lane overload, will be added to these moving loads by Advance Design America.
Click the Finish button. The Moving Load Cases spreadsheet appears on the screen.
15 moving load cases are generated for Fatigue limit states (without lane overload). The corresponding moving load envelope is named Lm02.
Below the list of fatigue moving load cases, we find 60 Resistance moving load cases, which are considered for ultimate limit states design. The corresponding moving load envelope is named Lm01.
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The nomenclature of generated numbers is as follows: 1F: Fatigue moving load case applied to the moving load axis #1; 1R: Resistance moving load case applied to the moving load axis #1; 1x1+043: First moving load applied when only one lane is loaded, with a 4.3m offset; 5x2+073: Fifth moving load applied when two lanes are loaded, with a 7.3m offset. (To know the second offset, select the Components tab.)
Select the row that corresponds to the moving load case 1R_5x2+073. In the spreadsheet, we can see that the second offset is equal to 4350mm.
Note: The "Factor" column: This factor is applied to concentrated loads and lane overload. It is used as a Modification Factor in a 3D model when many lanes are loaded.
View Options
Display the Moving Load axis and a Moving Load Case
Open the View Options dialog box and select the Attributes tab. Choose the moving load axis number and select a moving load case in the drop-down list box.
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Select Loads / Moving Load Envelopes. Click any cell and right click to open the context menu. Choose the Select a code command.
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In the Selection dialog box, select the S6-00 code and click the "Reinitialize" button.
Select (double-click) the moving load envelopes Lm01 and Lm02 for the analysis.
Load Cases
Select Loads / Load Cases / Definition and create load case titles and types according to the S6-00code.
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Select Loads / Load Combinations / Definition and define construction stage load combinations according to selected stages in the Prestressing tab (Project Configuration).
Select the Load Factors tab. Select appropriate load cases for each load combination and enter appropriate load factors. Close the spreadsheet.
Select Loads / Load Combinations / Generator. In the General Options page, select the S6-00 code among the drop-down list. Select the Add generated load combinations to existing ones option to avoid the deletion of construction stages. Generate standard envelopes.
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Click Next. In the Specific Options page, include moving load envelopes.
Note: The "Moving Load Envelopes" button opens the Moving Load Envelopes spreadsheet. Envelopes are already selected.
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Click Next.
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Click Finish.
Open the Moving Load Analysis dialog box by clicking the the Tools toolbar and select analysis options.
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Click the Analyze button to launch the analysis. Close the dialog box when the analysis is completed.
Open the View Options dialog box and select the Results tab. Select a type of result to display.
The image below is showing bending moments on strong axis (Mx), for moving load envelope Lm01.
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Go back to the Results tab in the View Options dialog box and select the Deflection diagram.
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2D Axle Factors
Axle factors are required for a 2D project. These factors are applied to the calculated forces that are transmitted to supports and spans. Use the tables included in Section 5.7.1 of the S6-00 standard and calculate Fv and Fm. Then, from these values, calculate Vg and Mg along with axle factors. In Advance Design America, the axle factor, Fa, multiplies the total maximum force (shear and bending moment) as follows: Vg = Fa *Vt Where Vt is the maximum shear force per lane acting on a section of the studied span. Mg = Fa * Mt Where Mt is the maximum bending moment induced by one truck on a section of the studied span.
Open the 2D Axle Factors spreadsheet (Loads menu) Insert a row and give a name to axle factors (spans and supports).
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Select the Member element and double click the beam. On the Member tab of the Member Characteristics dialog box, select Axis 1 as the moving load axis and the Span_1 as the 2D axle factors to be considered, in the "Moving Load Axis" section.
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Close the dialog box. Select the Support element on the Elements toolbar and select both supports. Click the Properties icon. Select Support_1 as the 2D axle factors on the Support tab of the Node Characteristics dialog box.
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Trucks
CL-625 trucks are used for this project, according to the CAN/CSA-S6-00 code. To consult the list of pre-defined [2D]-CL-625 trucks, select Trucks in the Common menu.
Use the Moving Load Case Generator, located under Loads / Moving Load Cases / Generator to quickly generate required cases according to code S6-00. In the first page, select the S6-00 code and the type of transitory loads. Activate the "2D" radio button, select the moving load axis and specify traffic on the bridge.
In the next page, we can see that five moving loads are applied at an offset of 0.0m from the moving load axis because it's a 2D model. To remove a moving load from the list, click the name to cancel the selection.
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The following moving load cases are generated. Please refer to the previous example to know the nomenclature that is used for the numbering of cases.
Select Loads / Moving Load Envelopes. Click in any cell and right click to open context menu. Choose the command Select a code.
In the Selection dialog box, select code S6-00 and click the "Reinitialize" button.
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Load Combinations
Construction stage load combinations are defined "by hand" in the Load Combination spreadsheet before using the Load Combination Generator.
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When it is done, select Loads / Load Combinations / Generator. Select generation options.
In the General Options page, select code S6-00 among the drop-down list. Select the Add generated load combinations to existing ones option to avoid overwriting construction stage load combinations. Generate standard envelopes.
Click Next.
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Click Finish.
Steel Specification
Open the Steel Specifications spreadsheet (Structure / Specifications). Consult the default values associated to the S6-00 Verification specification. Modify parameters if necessary.
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When the design criteria are activated on the Member tab of the Member Characteristics dialog box, select the Steel Design tab and select specification S6-00 Verification in the drop-down list.
Open the Moving Load Analysis dialog box by clicking icon on Tools toolbar or select Moving Loads in the Analysis menu. Select options and Click the Analyze button to launch the analysis. Close the dialog box when analysis is completed.
Results Envelopes
The Envelope mode is automatically selected when the analysis is completed and the dialog box closed.
Select envelope Lm01 or Lm02 on Activation toolbar. Open the View Options dialog box and display a diagram; Access to numerical results through Results / Envelopes.
Design
The moving load analysis is part of any design (steel, reinforced concrete, and prestressed concrete) iterative process and is automatically launched at each cycle of design. Therefore, we recommend that you select options (concomitant values) in the Moving Load Analysis dialog box before launching a design (steel, reinforced concrete or prestressed concrete design). When the design is done, design results and load combinations results are available, including envelope Lm01 and Lm02.
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