Function
- Assign the Bridge Load Rating Setting to the corresponding structure.
Call
From the main menu, select [Rating] tab > [Type : PSC Bridge] > [Rating Input Data] group > [Define Rating Case]
Input
Static Load Combination
Service Limit State : Select the design condition of Service Limit State.
Strength Limit State : Select the design condition of Strength Limit State.
Load Type : Display the Load Type considered for Rating Design.
DC : Enter the Load Factor for DC. DC is the dead load of structural components and non-structural attachments.
max : The maximum LRFD Load factor for the dead load of structural components and non-structural attachments.
min : The minimum LRFD Load factor for the dead load of structural components and non-structural attachments.
DW : Enter the factor of DW. DW is the dead load of wearing surfaces and utilities.
max : The maximum LRFD Load factor for the dead load of wearing surfaces and utilities.
min : The minimum LRFD Load factor for the dead load of wearing surfaces and utilities.
Secondary : Input the load factor for the indeterminate force generated by the tendon tensile stress in an indeterminate structure.
Temperature : Input the load factor for the force due to Temperature Load.
User Defined : Input the load factor for a user-defined force.
Load Cases can be only selected from static loads, and only Prestress load cases should be selected for secondary type.
Live Load Combination
Primary Vehicle : Select the Primary Vehicle live load for Bridge Load Rating Design and enter the corresponding factor.
Adjacent Vehicle : Select the Adjacent Vehicle live load for Bridge Load Rating Design and enter the corresponding factor.
Name of Rating Case
Enter the name at Name of Rating Case.
Description
Enter a brief description for Rating Case at Description.
: Add a Rating Case.
: Modify a Rating Case.
: Delete a Rating Case.