I have defined line loads as 0.288 k/ft as shown. The spacing of beams is : 7.6667'. Therefore, the point load = 2.21k, which is what is shown in RAM beam module, as shown in the clipping.
However, when imported to RAM Elements, the line load, gets imported as point loads of value 1.10 k (which is 0.5*2.21), as shown.
Would you please explain why there is a loss of 50% of line loads as observed?
Is this a for line load applied directly to the one way deck, parallel to the deck span, and with no beams beneath it? Can you send the files?
Check if there are two overlapping point loads at this location (review the spreadsheet).
Answer Verified By: Nik
The spreadsheet shows 2 point loads overlapping. (This is a relief). Visually, it appears as a single point load, probably because the load and text superimpose. Thank you for clarifying it Seth!