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  • LARS Sectionize / Saving PS strand patterns

    I could not find any documentation regarding the "Sectionize" button within the Member Shape Description in LARS. What is the function of this button? Is it related to saving prestressed strand patterns? Is this possible in LARs? Thank you, …
  • Leap Bridge Precast Reinforced Concrete Channel

    Hi All, Can I do a bridge composed of reinforced concrete precast beam channels in Leap Bridge Concrete? None of these beams are prestressed on post-tensioned, so I want Leap Bridge to check it simply as reinforced concrete with steel rebar.
  • LEAP Bridge - Precast/Prestressed Girder - 10th points

    Hello, Camber and deflections are reported at 10th points along the beam. I am modelling a longer span which will require more than 10 screed points. Is there a way to toggle the number of points? Or do I have to interpolate? Thanks,
  • Bearing Spacing Dimensions Differ Between Main Bridge Model and Substructure Module

    I am designing a 2-span precast prestressed beam bridge in LEAP Bridge Concrete CONNECT Edition v17.00.01.01. The bearing dimensions along the pier cap are shown correctly in the following view under the 'Substructure' tab: However, when you click…
  • LEAP Bridge Concrete DW loads

    How does LEAP Bridge Concrete calculate the reactions for DL-Comp. (DW)? I added up all the DW reactions and compared to a hand calc of utlities and overlay loads. The total DW is nearly 4 times greater than my hand calcs. I have 4 beam lines with 0.05…
  • LEAP Bridge Concrete Reactions

    In the Shear/Moment Envelope (&Reactions) Design output what is the difference between live load Max, Truck, and Lane? Is the max HL-93 including truck and lane loading? I have a 6 span continuous concrete superstructure.
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    A prestigious public company in Qatar is hiring engineers : They urgently require the following professionals- MINIMUM 7 YEARS EXPERIENCE DESIGN DRAINAGE Foul Sewer Engineer Hydrologist Senior Planning Engineer Senior…
  • Walls in RC Pier

    I am designing a two stage pier wall. There is no option for just a wall in RC pier. Is there a way to trick the program, I have tried a couple of different options but none have worked. The top wall is tapered in both directions and the bottom wall does…