# Loads

This section defines the specific loads applied to the bridge structure.

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## Overview

This section includes configuration for:

* Live loads (vehicular traffic)
* Surface loads (wearing surface, formwork)
* Temperature loads (uniform and gradient)
* Wind loads (on structure)

## Sections

| Section                                                                                                                                                                     | Description                                              |
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| [Live Load](https://docs.openbrim.org/examples/steel-bridge-examples/example-steel-tub-girder-bridge-ex1-stg/loading-ex1-stg/loads-ex1-stg/live-load-ex1-stg)               | Define vehicular live loads and influence surfaces       |
| [Surface Load](https://docs.openbrim.org/examples/steel-bridge-examples/example-steel-tub-girder-bridge-ex1-stg/loading-ex1-stg/loads-ex1-stg/surface-load-ex1-stg)         | Configure surface loads for wearing surface and formwork |
| [Temperature Load](https://docs.openbrim.org/examples/steel-bridge-examples/example-steel-tub-girder-bridge-ex1-stg/loading-ex1-stg/loads-ex1-stg/temperature-load-ex1-stg) | Define temperature effects                               |
| [Wind Load](https://docs.openbrim.org/examples/steel-bridge-examples/example-steel-tub-girder-bridge-ex1-stg/loading-ex1-stg/loads-ex1-stg/wind-load-ex1-stg)               | Configure wind loads on structure                        |

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