By default columns are fixed at bottom. However, program allows users to specify a spring matrix at the bottom of every column if partial fixity is desired. Program provides two options for this. First option allows to define diagonal entries in the spring…

QUESTION: How is bearing pressure/soil pressure calculated for isolated spread footings? ANSWER: For isolated spread footings, forces and moments obtained from each load combination, at the top of the footing, are applied at the centroid of the footing…

Question : Why am I not able to change the Mag1 values in Precast/Prestressed module when generating loads manually? Answer : In OpenBridge Designer (10.09.01.15) > LEAP Bridge Concrete (21.00.00.24) this is a known issue. We are unable to enter the…

To add the section from a existing file to the beam section library follow these steps: Open LEAP Bridge Concrete and open the file that has the missing beam section. Go to the Superstructure tab and launch Precast/Prestressed Girder module. You…

What's New in OBD CONNECT Edition, 2021 Release 1 This topic summarizes the new enhancements in OpenBridge Designer CONNECT Edition v10 Update 10 and its components 1) OpenBridge Modeler (OBM), 2) RM Bridge, 3) LEAP Bridge Concrete (LBC), and 4) LEAP…

The Span Type offers multiple choices to select from: Simple Span: The Simple Span option allows you to specify information for only one span at a time. Multi Span (continuous): The Multi Span (continuous) option should only be selected if the live…

OpenBridge Designer CONNECT Edition V10.09.01.15 contains the following analytical enhancements, user request enhancements, and bug fixes in its components (RM/LBC/LBS): AASHTO LRFD 9th Edition update (LBC) This enhancement aims to support the…

QUESTION: How to apply the 100% longitudinal Force and 30% Transverse per AASHTO in RC Pier. For multimodal analysis, do you need only one load case per direction? ANSWER: There are two different approaches to combine the RSA responses due to spectra…

Document Information Document Type: FAQ Product(s): LEAP RCPIER/ Substructure Version(s): All Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group -VM QUESTION: What are the conditions where in the Overturning wind force or Vertical wind pressure…

Document Information Document Type: FAQ Product(s): LEAP RCPIER/ Substructure Version(s): All Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group - VM QUESTION: How to get rid of warning message saying " No Strength or Extreme Event Load Combination…

The FE model (members and node numbers) as well as applied loads can be viewed under Geometry tab (see screen shot below).

Document Information Document Type: FAQ Product(s): LEAP RCPIER/ Substructure Version(s): All Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group - VM QUESTION: How to reduce the analysis time ? ANSWER: These are some of the suggestions…

Document Information Document Type: FAQ Product(s): LEAP RCPIER/ Substructure Version(s): All Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group -VM QUESTION: How to calculate the thermal force for fixed bearing condition? ANSWER: Please…

Document Information Document Type: FAQ Product(s): LEAP RCPIER/Substructure Version(s): All Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group -VM QUESTION: What load groups are added when Texas state specification is selected? ANSWER: …