Modeling a bearing seat

Question

Hi, 
 Is it possible to model the bearing seat according to the slope of the substructure? see example below. 
 
 Cheers 
 Cris

MarcosBeier · Answer

Hi Crisanto, 
 Yes, it's possible to set the bearings according to the slope of the superstructure and have the substructure with an inclined or dapped top. As we can rotate the beams it's also possible to assign the top of the cap to be parallel to the deck. You can find more information at the links below:

OBM Rotating bearings

OpenBridge Modeler allows setting the bearings directions related to the piers and abutments definitions or to the girders and deck. Initially, the user should have the Elevation Constraints for the Top…

Rotating Prestressed Concrete Beams

For typical highway bridges, while steel girders under slabs are typically always oriented vertically or plumb, for pretensioned/precast girders this is not always the case. 
 To simplify construction…