How can I apply superimposed loads (such as railing and utilities) to a bridge modeler object? Will this loading remain to be assigned correctly when the discretization changes?
As of SAP2000 V14.0.0, this type of loading would need to be applied manually. This loading may however get modified when the linked bridge model is updated and would need to be manually re-applied. See note on mixed models for additional information. Alternatively, you could use one of the following manipulations to indirectly define the loading within the bridge modeler definition: • Increase the unit weight of the bridge deck slab material to account for the superimposed dead loads. This would be the most straightforward solution. • Apply weight modifiers to the shell section that is used to model the concrete slab.
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