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Document Type: FAQ Product(s): LEAP RCPIER Version(s): All Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group -VM
Document Type: FAQ
Product(s): LEAP RCPIER
Version(s): All
Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group -VM
ANSWER:
If the user is using Standalone Conspan and RCpier program and wants to import the Conspan reaction to RCpier then he/she needs to follow this procedure.
1) Run the analysis in Conspan . Then go to File menu and click on option " Export to RCpier".
2) Program is generate a text file , then save the text file.
3) Open RCpier , Go to LOADS Tab and select the Live load case.
4) Click on EDIT button and then select the Generate button.
5) In the new window click on IMPORT button below the heading saying "Import Conspan Reaction".
6) In the new window select the Conspan reaction text file .
7) For Select Pier to import Composite Reaction user needs to select 0,1,2 ...
8) If its a 2 span bridge then 0 = Abutment , 1 = pier , 2 = Abutment .
9) Select option 1 if its a pier then click on IMPORT button.
10) Then click on Generate button. This will generate the live loads on the bearings .