How we make an arch bridge with Openbridge

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MarcosBeier · Answer

OpenBridge Modeler is being developed for the most common bridges workflows, but in OpenBridge Designer you can use RM Bridge Enterprise that is our one-tool-for-all solution. It offers the flexibility to model and analysis any bridge structure type, for Arch bridges modeling check the Wiki article below.

RM Bridge FAQ: Arch, Truss and Suspension modeling

RM Bridge offers the flexibility to model and design any bridge structure type and construction schedule. 
 As a basic reference we create the structural 3D Axis, in Plan and Elevation, that is connected…

For an Arch you can use as reference the dataset and documentation you can find at File\Examples\Verification Examples and FAQ\ Modeler Link Segments & Truss Modeling as shown in the image and explained in the Wiki link below.

RM Bridge: Modeler Link Segments & Truss Modeling 
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 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...

An arch would use the same concept of creating different independent Parts in the Cross-section and making the distance between them a variable.

Sri · Answer

Hi Sylvain, Not sure exactly what type of arch bridge you are trying to model, but it is possible to model some basic arch bridges in OBM. For modeling something like this, I simply modified the deck depth parabolically in each span. Please post some drawings of what you are trying to model, if this is not what you are looking for.