Release Span for Flared Girder System

Question

Hi, guys, I came across a problem of "release span length" of flared girder. For the Non-flared girder system, there is a input block in "Geometry" tab for "release span". While for flared girder system, in the "Abutment properties" dialogue, we can define "precast length" and "bearing-to-bearing" length, but there is no input option for "release span". How do I define "release span" for flare girder system? THX

Vinay mysore · Accepted Answer

Release Span Definition : 
The span length used to compute moments at release for the release stress check. Release span is typically set equal 
to the precast length. 
 
So basically in the Beams TAB the Lp length shown for each girder is the release span length.