Question:
see attachment. There is an error in arrival time.
In Midas, Loading function is correct. The arrival time is not correct.
First node of arrival time is 0 but second node must not be 0
Loading function is nothing to do with arrival time because starting time in loading function diagram is t=0.
Answer:
Hello,
Kindly refer to the attached sheet (Explanation). Do let us know if further assistance would be required.
Based on your calculations, I can say that you are assuming the load to arrive with a "loading slope" on node 1. But in fact, the load would be like an impact on node 1 and at the same time, it would have an upward slope for node 2. Hence, the arrival times will ALWAYS be the same for the first 2 nodes.
Hope this clarifies the doubt. Do let us know if further assistance would be required.
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