• Reinforcement Type and Area

    Depending on the Reinforcement Type , the reinforcement area input and results are slightly different, as listed below: Bending : one value for the total reinforcement area; Longitudinal : one value for the total reinforcement area; Shear long…
  • 14. Composite Structures - Shear Studs

    For Composite Structures one additional design task is the dimensioning of the Shear Studs. This can easily be achieved in RM Bridge by adding a series of longitudinal static spring elements in the girders to simulate this and extract the Normal forces…
  • RM Bridge: Web & Flanges - Shear reinforcement

    The definition of the Web and Flange sections inside one Cross-section are done thru the Reference Set . For a Web definition the type Shear reinforcement for web shown the web direction (or median line) to be considered, so only one line (constituted…
  • RC Pier Cap Auto Design

    Hi, Dear All, The model is about a hammer head design. To compare with two modelling options in RC Pier. I used both "Hammer Head" and "Multi Columns" pier configuration options to design it. I found something inconsistent for the cap auto design…
  • Shear at Midspan: HL93 loading

    I'm doing a hand check of shear at midspan of a single span bridge (L = 142'). Loading is AASHTO LRFD HL93. Based on my calculations, the shear with impact should = 42 kips. However, Conspan reports 52.9 kips. Note that I manually input a distribution…
  • CONSPAN Shear and Moment Envelope E-80

    I am having an issue with CONSPAN calculating the shear and moment envelopes. I am designing a 75 ft beam using the AREMA Cooper E-80 Live load. The shear and moment envelopes that I get are not symmetrical. The live load shear row (highlighted),…