Purpose: Used to select the self weight feature for calculating noncomposite dead load.
--> Given in girder system input in Girder System Projects. Given in girder input in Line Girder Projects.
In girder system input in Girder System Projects, uses weight of slab including slab haunch, girder web and flanges, and bracing between girders for noncomposite steel dead load. Additional noncomposite dead load to account for stiffeners and detail material needs to be given with WAS-i, and additional concrete with WAC-i. (Note: any W-i data that is present will be ignored during reanalysis if the self weight feature is used.)
In girder input in Line Girder Projects, uses weight of slab including slab haunch, girder web and flanges for noncomposite dead load. Additional noncomposite steel dead load to account for bracing, stiffeners and detail material needs to be given with WAS, and additional concrete with WAC. (Note: any WDL data that is present will be ignored if the self weight feature is used in rating mode.)
Noncomposite Dead Load in Girder System Projects