Hello,
I am trying to model a girder-floor beam-stringer bridge in OpenBridge Modeler. Is this possible by using diaphragms as "floor beams" and adding stringers as additional longitudinal beams, or does this need to be done with custom 3d shapes/elements?
Thank you
Hello Ryan, It may be possible to model GFS bridges in OBM. Note: Only for modeling purposes. Will not transfer to LEAP Bridge Steel for Analytics.
The trick is to use two beam groups, one for the external, and one for the stringers. You can have the cross frame diaphragms between the exterior beams.
Answer Verified By: MarcosBeier
That was what I was starting to do and it appears to be working, so that's good to know.