While the maximum dynamic response is correct, we can automatically accept the maximum combination without qualification. The program will extract the maximum dynamic response, either positive or negative, without regard for its sign. This may cause trouble when combining it with a signed, static case. For example, of the dynamic max is -1000 and the static load (with which it is combined) is -500, the program will display -1500 as the combination load. That's fine. But what if the static load is +250? The combination will read -750. But there might be a dynamic response (at another time) of +800 (which of course is not the maximum load) giving a true maximum response of +1050.

Keep an eye on the signs.