Document Type: FAQ Product(s): LEAP CONSPAN/Precast/Prestressed Girder Version(s): All Original Author: Bentley Bridge Technical Support Group - VM
Document Type: FAQ
Product(s): LEAP CONSPAN/Precast/Prestressed Girder
Version(s): All
Original Author: Bentley Bridge Technical Support Group - VM
ANSWER:
Depending on whether this option is checked or not, the live load distribution factor is computed based on two options, respectively:
Beams sufficiently connected to act as a unit.
Connected only enough to prevent relative vertical displacement at the interface (for more information see LRFD table 4.6.2.2.2b-1).