Question:
How can I define Moving Loads in RFEM 6?
Answer:
Moving loads can be found under the Load Wizards folder in the Data Navigator or through the Insert menu. Once the dialog box is open, note that moving loads can only be applied to surfaces. This feature will be available for members in a future RFEM 6 update.
Under the Main tab, select the desired surface(s). The path for the loading must be defined as a set of lines drawn in the model. Next, determine the number of lanes you want to define. For each lane, you can define parameters along with an offset and/or bumper.
In the Movements tab, select the lane definition in the table, then create a load model definition in the cell under the Load Model column. In this definition dialog box, the number of load components is decided. For each component, the following can be defined by the user:
- Load Type
- Coordinate System
- Load Direction
- Type of Load
- X and Y Position
- Load Magnitude
Once this is set, a load factor can be applied. You can also choose to define a distance from the previous load or decide if this movement is independently related to the previous load.
► Image | Moving Loads - Movements Tab https://www.dlubal.com/en/img/053172
In the final tab, Load Cases, the necessary load cases will be generated automatically.
► Image | Moving Loads - Load Cases https://www.dlubal.com/en/img/053173