Document Information
Document Type: FAQ
Product(s): LEAP BRIDGE STEEL
Version(s): All
Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group -VM
QUESTION: How to model Integral Abutment with Fixed End Support Condition?
ANSWER:
Please follow this procedure to model Integral Abutment with Fixed End Support Condition.
- The 3D model looks like the girders are integrated with the Abutment (Integral Abutment).
- The program is not allowing the user to assign any Support conditions or Type.
- There is no option to change the Support Condition.
- When the user Runs the FEM Analysis the program shows error message.
- Message: “Engine: Deck Analysis error”.
- The workaround solution for this issue is to input the Bearing Pad Dimensions.
- Then input the seat Dimensions as 0.0 in.
- These modifications will allow the user to change the Support Condition or Type.
- Change the Support Condition to FIXED and then run the FEM analysis.
- Now the user should be able to see the Fixed End Moments in the Analysis window.