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This topic summarizes the new enhancements in OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition v10.10.20.91. Approach Slab with optional Sleeper Slab Abutment Backwall enhancements Backwall Corbel Backwall Notch - Follow Approach Slab Slope option …

RM Bridge latest big technical development efforts were made to include hydrodynamics in the analysis with the necessary loads and elements for a simplified linearized frequency domain analysis. The dynamic model is of a modal decomposed system taking…

The objective of this Verification Example: 6. Dynamic Analysis and Time History Calculation is to verify the functionality of the dynamic features necessary to obtain a THA: Eigenanalysis and time history. Four different analyses are performed to demonstrate…

Dynamic Analysis in RM Bridge is a very important feature as the program concept is to perform dynamic analyses within the schedule, together with static analyses on the same model and in accordance with the active construction stage. As there is not…

A brief step by step guide on how to add internal diaphragms and end blocks for Australia Super Tee Beams. Figure 1: Typical Australia Super Tee Beam Drawing shows both interior diaphragms and end solid blocks. NEW: OpenBridge Modeler now also includes…

In OpenBridge Designer , at the RM Bridge Modeler , by using the right-click mouse at the Cross-Sections list in the menu tree, it is possible to import existing or Read Cross-section from: Steel Profiles: I or T Rolled or Welded, L, U, C, Rectangular…

Inside File\Examples\Demo Examples & FAQ user will find the Frequently Asked Questions and Solutions section for RM Bridge Enterprise . There user can select the truss model as a reference entitled Modeler Link Segments & Truss Modeling . There will be…

In OpenBridge Designer, within RM Bridge , the Modeler option is still very open and powerful, and it allows the users to create Suspension Bridge models. As shown in the images from the screenshots below, the simple suspension bridge modeling example…

RM Bridge allows users to model any complex transversal supports or diaphragm thru the use of several Modeler axes. As usual, each Axis will create the necessary elements to compose the grillage; though, the user can easily make it more versatile using…

In RM Bridge at the Modeler component the Axie elements usually represent the Axis of a road alignment; but, in more geometrically complex models, an Axis could also be the transversal support lines or any other local reference axis that is needed. One…

QUESTION: When updating an old OpenBridge Modeler file from previous versions, these files do have different schema but they might also have new features and specific layers. How to update this? ANSWER: These are the OpenBridge Standards, to update…

What's New in OBM CONNECT Edition, 2021 Release 1 This topic summarizes the new enhancements in OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition v10.10.00.8x. Model Steel Tubs Model Steel Cross Frames for Concrete Beams Model Column Cross Section using…

When you are in the Beam Definition dialog and you do not see AISC14-S and AISC14-W when you click on the drop down arrow there could be some installation issue. We have seen this happen when SPC catalog is not active or missing. Try the following…

RM Bridge Training Examples is where the self-paced training examples can be accessed for user technical reference choosing from the list as shown in the screenshot below: Getting Started a. Eurocode & b. AASTHO; Prestressing Basic a. Eurocode &…

The option 5. in the RM Bridge Enterprise Training Examples is the Earthquake that has the datasets and a description document for the seismic analysis of a three span bridge using the response spectrum analysis with all necessary steps as listed below…