In OBD CE 2021 Release 2 and RM Bridge v11.13, was implemented transfer tendon points to all beams in one unique deck cross-section. When transferring OBM model to RM, for analysis, the User can choose the option "Transfer all beams inside one deck…

Question How are elastic compression losses in tendons due to initial pre-stressing and subsequent loads handled in RM Bridge? Where can I see the results, in particular due to stressing of other tendons and due to time-dependent effects of creep, shrinkage…

STG-SUM , or Stage Summation Load Case is a very useful tool in RM Bridge for the analysis of construction stages. It is usually created in the Load Management; while other summation load cases are also possible, like SW-SUM, PT-SUM, CS-SUM, SDL-SUM;…

RM Bridge installation includes several examples that can be found at File\Examples , as shown in the screenshot below, where the following options are available: Demo and FAQ Example s: Demonstration and Frequent Answered Questions references Verification…

RM Bridge Demo Examples and FAQ include a list of Demonstration Examples and Frequent Answered Questions , they address common user doubts about program usage, data input, data handling, general knowledge, implementation, and theory background. The list…

In RM Bridge the stage action Fatigue Check will perform verification for fatigue within the stress range provided at the provided superposition file, also called an envelope. This reference envelope must contain the maximum and minimum internal forces…

RM Bridge has the following check actions, available to the users, in the stage definitions, according to the chosen standards: FibSup and FibLc: Fiber stress check for an envelope and/or load case. FibRpt TndFibSup and TndFibLc : Creates an output…

RM CE V11 Update 13

TDF Reports can be modified to create user-defined reports, they are a powerful tool for the generation of layout reports that may be converted to common file formats for later use with standard Microsoft Office software. The available TDF Examples…

Within the RM Bridge Demo and FAQ, there is a quite versatile one: TCL Examples has multiple files with the objective to demonstrate the potential of the programmable script languages for RM Bridge . The .tcl format creates backup files, in the ASCII…

RM CE V11 Update 12

RM Bridge Enterprise Program Settings is accessible to the users at the Top Home Ribbon Menu, as shown in the screenshot below. Program Settings allows users to set up the program configuration for: Language : Dialogue and Output Editor path : direct…

There are only two language options for the OpenBridge family of products, i.e. OpenBridge Modeler and OpenBridge Designer : The English version The Chinese CCK - China Country Kit Though, until now, we have been providing RM Bridge users with…

The Verification Example 12. Wind Buffeting in Time Domain has the objective to provide theoretical background, testing, and validation of the wind buffeting solution in time domain implementation in RM Bridge . This additional development in the area…

The Verification Example 10 Update the E-Modulus (action UpdEmod) has the objective to verify the action UpdEmod on a simple system. This action stores the difference between the calculation with an E-Modulus of 28 days and an E-Modulus of 7 days into…

The Verification Example 9 Free Swing of a Pendulum has the objective of the simulation of the swing of a pendulum until a new state of equilibrium in an absolutely vertical position is reached. The structural model is of a simple 2D beam is supported…

RM Bridge Verification Examples are a list of common simple practical bridge modeling issues that are examined, tested and proof within the application, it includes the examples as shown in the list and the screenshot below: Euler Buckling of a…

The Verification Example 7 Dynamic Analysis – Moving Mass has the objective to verify the functionality of the dynamic features by simulating moving masses on a bridge deck. The Structural model is of a simple one-span with a T-beam cross-section, as…

The Verification Example 11. Skew Wind on a Rectangular Column has the objective to verify the loading type WIND on a very simple system: a column. The structural model is of only one element with two nodes and one cross-section in a rectangular shape…

The Verification Example 4, for a Snap Back Problem, has the objective to verify the load-displacement control method for post-collapse analysis of structures. The structural model is of a plane frame, as shown in the picture below. The load is increased…

The Large Deflection Application and Snap Through Effect Verification Example has the objective to verify the functionality of the large deflection functionality. The load intensity is increased step-by-step for finding the position immediately before…

The Objective of this Verification Example 3 Large Displacement Analysis of a Spherical Shell is to verify the functionality of the application of the large deflection theory on a beam element structure. The structural model is an arch with a radius and…

The objective of this Verification Example of a Snap Through Problem at a Pin-joined Arch is to perform a post-buckling analysis of a typical roof structure, a pinned "linearly arched" structure, using IIIrd Order, the large deflection method, as well…

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…

After selecting the Enhanced Reports format users can also determine some of the aspects in the plots: Headers and Footers; Margins; Background; Shrink-to-Fit. As shown in the images below, this Page Setup menu can be accessed in two different…