Main Girder is the segment type that is the principal for bridges, i.e., the longitudinal segments concomitant to the main Axis or Alignment and subdivided by a specified segmentation that will create a series of points or nodes. It usually has a cross…

In OBD CE 2021 Release 2 and RM Bridge v11.13, was implemented the Ultimate Check Capacity using different types of force component selections namely: Total: Normal, Total: Split and, Total: Join . The non-composite cross-section defaults to the Total…

RM Bridge can create curved circular cross-section elements with the use of additional definitions for the Rounding of elements' edges. As shown below, this will apply one constant radius value to one of the sides of the element. For accuracy or when…

RM Bridge users are able to assign different Parts Types to create specific elements or references in the cross-sections. In the same cross-section, multiple and different definitions can be assigned. As users can assign any other Cross section to a Node…

The Demo Example number 6. Moving Load - Two-span Bridge has a THA - Time History Analysis of a Moving Load for a very simplified structure including damping. The structural system simulates a steel composite two spans bridge and Rayleigh-Damping coefficients…

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…

For bridge precast girders there are some elevation measurements that are an specific geometrical issue to achieve the final roadway profile while accommodating the girder camber and geometric effects of the roadway surface including super elevations…

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…

Link to playlist of videos showing the new features in OpenBridge Modeler/Designer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTXGGjuaGichC3vRZD2nq8UR313-iyxkb

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…

Please refer to this Excel spreadsheet with updated ItemType properties for Bridge objects for use with 2021 Release 2 (March 22 Release). Known limitations in OBM 2021 R2: 1. Steel Tubs, CrossFrames, Stiffeners, Splice Plates, Segmental Bridges…

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…

The Verification Example 8 Dynamic Analysis and Time History Calculation 1 has the objective to check the functionality of the dynamic features of Eigenmodes and Time History on a very simple 1 Degree Of freedom beam. The structural model for that purpose…