Hello,
I have a query regarding auto-generation of live loads on substructure. The pier geometry is skewed inverted T section, 196 ft. long and 21 bearings (on each side of ledge). It takes forever to generate the auto live loads on this structure and I am not able to generate the loads at all, even with just selecting "Design Truck" and no lane load, fatigue, braking forces etc.
I can check the design with phased structure but want to know if there is a limitation for bent length/analysis (LRFD-9) in LEAP Concrete.
Below is the snapshot, I waited for almost an hour but the analysis was still going :
Kindly let me know your suggestions. I have also attached the file.
Thanks,
Jivesh Kumar
Bridge Design Engineer
I would suggest you to not to select All combination and only select the number of lanes .
Do not generate the Braking force and centrifugal force as well.
The other option is to import the reactions from superstructure.
Run the analysis in superstructure and update the file and then click on Read Superstructure Reaction click on Read and the reactions will be imported.
If you are still having issues please email me your file to "Vinay.Mysore@Bentley.com"
For more information please check the Wiki articles.
https://communities.bentley.com/products/bridge_design___engineering/w/bridge_design_and_engineering__wiki/16035/import-of-conspan-reaction-to-rcpier