Length = 72 feet

Depth of the beam = 6 feet

Load = 10 kip concentrated load applied at the mid-span

M = P * L / 4 = 180 ft-kips

Results for a composite beam were similar.

Model:

1 shell element in the depth

2 shell elements in the depth

8 shell elements in the depth

4 shell elements in the depth

Generates output showing the location, surface ordinate and load for every wheel for every truck position evaluated.

Curved girder enhancements for 6.6

• Cross frame spec checking

• Lateral bracing of bottom flanges