• LBS: Hammer head pier cap height reverts back to 5 ft value.

    Currently working on a two-span curved steel girder bridge using a hammerhead pier, but every time I change the maximum height of the pier cap, to something other than 5ft, the next time the model is opened that max pier cap height always reverts back…
  • "Hammer Head" V.S. "Multi Columns" for single column bent

    Hi, Dear All, I have a question regarding "Pier Configuration" options. I am trying to use RC Pier to design a hammer head. I am wondering whether I could use "Multi Columns" option and design it as a "single-column bent". I know there is an option…
  • Question on "Width of all Compressive Struts" of "Hammer STM"

    Hi, Dear all, In the "Hammer STM" dialogue, "Width of all Compressive Struts" is a required input. Could you please let me know what exactly it is? Please have a look at the attached picture first (from AASHTO LRFD 2014). Question 1: In picture…