LARSBridge – Addition of Custom Beam Section.

Document Information

Document Type: FAQ

Product(s): LARSBridge

Version(s): All

Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group -VM

QUESTION: How to add Custom Beam Section to LARSBridge Precast/Prestressed Library?

ANSWER:

Steps to add Custom Beam section to the library:

• Once the Concrete Girder Option is selected, click on Section Library option from the toolbar.

• In the new window Beam Section Library select the TYPE you wish to create a new section.
• In the example shown we are selecting I-Girder and under TYPE.  You can either COPY the existing Section ID and modify the Properties or can click on ADD button.
• In the new window enter a unique ID name and add a Description, enter the new Dimensions and Section Properties and click on Template.  In the example shown CUSTOM AASHTO.
• In the Template dialog add/adjust the Height and # of Strands and click OK on the Template dialog and the previous dialog.
• Click on Save to save the new section to the library.
• In the Standard Section List, user can select the Custom AASHTO section.
• Then in the Girder definition Dialog box user should be able to select the Custom section for each member.