Document Information

Document Type: FAQ

Product(s): LARS Bridge/LARS

Version(s): All

Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group

 

What is the live load distribution factor based on?

For LRFD:

flexural members – computed based on fractions of lane 

truss members – computed based on lever rule and number of lanes loaded

For ASD/LFD:

computed based on fractions of wheel line

truss members – computed based on lever rule and number of wheel line