NMFACT

 

Purpose:  Used to modify LRFD live loading.

 

-->    Given in girder system input in Girder System Projects.  Given in girder input in Line Girder Projects.

 

A decimal factor used to override the constant 0.90 in the expression 0.90 (2 design trucks + lane) for maximum negative moment between points of contraflexure (3.6.1.3.1).  For example, a factor of 1.00 uses 100 percent of the effect of two design trucks plus lane loading.

 

 

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Exceptions to AASHTO Specifications

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