RM > Analyzer > RateF schedule action evaluates the load rating factor for the bridge structure according to AASHTO code. Parameters necessary to be introduced are: Dead load: FactSWSUM.sup Live Load Sup: FactTraffic.sup Capacity: Steel PrimLC…

1. OBM > Utilities > Send to RM Bridge 2. Select Standard Code and Material List 3. General Settings 4. Superstructure – Deck 5. Substructure – Cap , Piers and Piles 6. Substructure - Restraint Conditions 7. Assign RM Materials …

Is presented below the Rating Factor calculation done in OBD / RM Bridge for a two spans composite steel bridge with a central pier. Bridge Modelling done in OBM and calculation performed in RM on a complete model in OBD. Table of Contents: A…

RM > Modeler definition of slender parts in cross-section. Cross-Sections – Slender Parts: Required for the local buckling. Reference Set – Steel Slender part type Start point = free point Line point = restraint point Subtype of slender…

RM > Analyzer > UltRes schedule action for capacity design of composite steel bridges. Steel Design checks performed with: UltRes – design resistance ResChk – proof check (interaction formulas) Design of Composite Steel Bridge - Video

In OpenBridge Designer and RM Bridge is presented one local finite element model for a Steel Voided Diaphragm analysis. The parametrized model uses variables definition in RM > Modeler. Vertical loading, the stress state analysis obtained is presented…

In OBD CE 2021 Release 2 and RM Bridge v11.13 was improved “ RateF” schedule action for Imperial Units. “RateF”, evaluates the load rating factor for the bridge structure according to AASHTO code. This action is currently only applicable for steel and…

RM Bridge Enterprise > Modeler, was used to completely defined the geometry of a skewed Steel Tied Arch Bridge. The structural model is composed by the arches, tie girders, floor beams, diagonals, hangers, braces and the deck cross-section composed by…

In OBD CE 2021 Release 2 and RM Bridge v11.13, was implemented the Ultimate Check Capacity using different types of force component selections namely: Total: Normal, Total: Split and, Total: Join . The non-composite cross-section defaults to the Total…

In this video is presenting the Last Construction Stage after the concrete slab is hardened and composite elements activated. It is introduced the load cases for deck wearing surface and utilities, the earth pressure behind abutments, the transferring…

In RM Bridge Enterprise > Modeler > Cross sections, the User can define the finite shell elements in the deck slab. The User can edit shell elements for assigning variables to slab thickness, if desired and review the information introduced. In…

In RM Bridge Enterprise > Analyzer, were defined the several Construction Stages considered in the bridge built and until the composite is activate (before concrete slab is hardened). Presented below the different construction stages calculated. STG01…

In RM Bridge Enterprise > Modeler, was defined the completely geometry for an Integral Steel Composite Bridge. In this video series, it is presented the structural analysis and design for this type of bridges. The deck cross-section is defined with…

In RM Bridge Enterprise, User can obtain the detailed steel check report with all the calculations performed by the software with “UtlRes” schedule action. In Analyzer > Structure > Checks, User can select elements for the analysis and ask for the detailed…

In RM Bridge Enterprise, User can perform the calculation of the cross-sections class and design resistance of steel and composite steel sections with consideration of local buckling of slender cross-section parts (slender parts). Characteristic buckling…

The haunch thickness (for Steel Girder bridge definition) in OpenBridge Modeler is the distance from the top of the steel girder web to the bottom of the concrete deck slab. While this is fairly common practice in the United States, as specified in…

Inside File\Examples\Training Examples user can select in the list the Steel Design Training Example with the options for a. Eurocode and b. AASTHO , as shown in the image below. The definition of slender cross section parts are shown in the Properties…

In OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition when user hit the Add Bridge tool button he will be selecting also one Bridge Type in the drop-down list, as shown in the screenshot below. All further definitions will be relate to this very important selection when…