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Document Type: FAQ

Product(s): LEAP CONBOX/CIP RC/PT Girder

Version(s): All

Original Author: Bentley Leap Bridge Technical Support Group – VM

QUESTION:  In the Analysis Results output Truck loads and Live Loads have named cases with and without “-Displacement” (e.g. “Live Load 1” and “Live Load 1-Disp”). What is the difference between these cases? 

ANSWER:

The Live Load used for Displacement addresses the Optional LL Deflection evaluation as per AASHTO LRFD Art. 3.6.1.3.2.