General technical inqiuiry.

Question

Hello everyone 
 I&rsquo;m highly interested in using BIM software product for my project. 
 However, I&rsquo;m kind of a noob when it comes to BIM software. Currently, I&rsquo;m comparing BIM software side by side and want to find out which one suits my needs best. 
 Here are lists that I&rsquo;m really curious about and I&rsquo;d really be really thankful, if you let me know. 
 1. Is it possible to run a structural analysis with Open Bridge products? If so, how accurate is it? 2. Does a model automatically adapt its shape to alignment changes? 3. Do Open Bridge products offer Skew or Super Elevation options? 4. How can I model tendons with Open Bridge products? 5. Is it possible to manage/control all rebars of a bridge in a model? 6. Are BIM models and drawings synchronized in real time? 
 Best regards

Steven Tissier · Accepted Answer

Here is what I know as a user: 
 
 Is it possible to run a structural analysis with Open Bridge products? If so, how accurate is it? 
 
 Yes, they offer 3 main bridge products: LEAP Bridge Steel (for steel girder design), LEAP Bridge Concrete (for prestressed concrete girder and substructure design), and RM Bridge (mainly for segmental or advanced analysis)

Does a model automatically adapt its shape to alignment changes? 
 
 Yes

Do Open Bridge products offer Skew or Super Elevation options? 
 
 Yes

How can I model tendons with Open Bridge products? 
 
 I think you can do this in RM bridge and then import back into OBM

Is it possible to manage/control all rebars of a bridge in a model? 
 
 Yes

Are BIM models and drawings synchronized in real time? 
 
 Yes, dynamic is an option

MarcosBeier · Answer

4.a. Yes, you can model tendons in OpenBridge Designer with both LBC - LEAP Bridge Concrete and RM Bridge Enterprise. They will update the model with the prestressing additional information. 
 Thanks Steve, you got 100% right!

General technical inqiuiry.

Top Replies