Does the program take into account the flexural and axial interaction equation when producing flexural rating factors? 


Answer:

The software performs lad rating only due to flexural capacities and demand, there isn't an interaction equation consider. The load rating was developed for bridge elements (beam elements) thus, it doesn't consider for elements such as arches or beam-column elements as mentioned in the below clause:



Creation date: 12/4/2019 12:11 AM      Updated: 9/5/2023 11:50 AM
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