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Document Type: FAQ

Product(s): LEAP CONSPAN/Precast/Prestressed Girder

Version(s): All

Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group - VM

QUESTION: If the user is using LRFD  then he/she does not have to check "Wide Top Flange" option for I girders in the beam section library .  Is that correct?

ANSWER:

This is the moment capacity by Strain Compatibility. Choice for SC or AASHTO equations is under CONBOX Settings/Design parameters. 

Yes, According to AASHTO interim (2008-2009) release. Please check Section 4 (4.6.2.6) of AASHTO code.