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  • SIG Virtual Workshop: OpenBridge – Workspace Configuration in OpenBridge Designer

    Title: SIG Virtual Workshop: OpenBridge – Workspace Configuration in OpenBridge Designer Presenter: Steve Willoughby, Senior Application Engineer, Bentley Systems, Inc. Date/Time: June 11, 2020 2:00 P.M. EDT Register Now This OpenBridge…
  • SIG Virtual Workshop: OpenBridge – Modeling and Analytics, New Features in OpenBridge Designer

    OpenBridge Special Interest Group: OpenBridge – Modeling and Analytics, New Features in OpenBridge Designer Host: Alex Mabrich User Success Manager, Bridge & Tunnel, Bentley Systems, Inc. Date/Time: May 12 2020 02:00 P.M. EDT Register Now …
  • Horizontal shear method and result

    I don’t know when I use “include beam and slab contribution in Vu” and “Exclude Beam and Slab contribution form Vu” why are V vh-rg values zero?
  • T-beams

    How do I calculate AX, IX, IY, IZ, AY, AZ, YD, and ZD for a T-BEAM bridge section in the general option in STAAD ?
  • New Release! RM Bridge CONNECT Edition V11 Update 7, (Nov 2019 - Release 3)

    RM Bridge CONNECT Edition V11 Update 7 (V11.07.00.12) includes the following enhancements and error corrections: Reinforcement Design -Phase I New Takeda Hysteretic Spring Element New Action (SupCoex) for Reporting Concomitant Envelope Results…
  • Stress loss in Tendon

    Hi everyone, I am looking for the value of stresses loss in tendon (lost due to relaxation of prestressing steel, lost due to relaxation of prestressing steel,.....), Can someone tell me where is it? I'm using rm bridge v11, Pictures below are the…
  • LEAP Concrete Superstructure: Girder-by-Girder Analysis

    I'm running a curved bridge in LEAP Concrete. The begin and end bents have different skews resulting in variable girder lengths. LEAP suggests running the, "Girder-by-Girder" analysis. However, when running this analysis my girder is failing, miserably…
  • SIG Virtual Workshop: Bentley Bridge - September 12, 2019 - You're Invited!

    Bentley Bridge Special Interest Group: Using Bridge Modeling After the Design Process Host: Alex Mabrich, Senior Application, Engineer Bentley Systems, Inc. 12 September 2019 - 02:00 P.M. EDT Register Now The Bentley Bridge Special Interest…
  • Release Announcement: RM Bridge Concrete CONNECT Edition V11 Update 6

    RM Bridge Concrete CONNECT Edition V11 Update 6 includes important features to enhance BIM workflow, user experience, and product performance: BIM Workflow: Transfer Cross-frames from OpenBridge Modeler (OBM) to RM FEM Enhancements: Composite Forces…
  • Auto Generated Live Load Cases in LEAP Bridge Concrete - Substructure

    I am designing a hammerhead pier using the substructure module in LEAP Bridge Concrete. The geometry is a little odd...it's a hammerhead cap on a circular column. To compare the results for the cap design from the conventional sectional design & strut…
  • OpenBridge Modeler Clipping Ends of Deck

    I am using OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Version 10.07.00.50 to make a test model of a bridge that we are currently working on. It's mostly a proof of concept but I am running into a few issues while modeling. The primary issue being that with the relatively…
  • SIG Workshop: Bentley Bridge – April 11, 2019 – You're Invited!

    SIG Workshop: Bentley Bridge: Rolling Stock Analysis for High-Speed Rail Bridges Presenter: Alex Mabrich, Senior Application Engineer, Bentley Systems, Inc. April 11, 2019 @ 2 p.m. EDT (U.S.) Register Now Learn the latest in Rolling Stock…
  • I want to download the LEAP Steel Bridge design

    Where could I find the link to download the Leap steel bridge modeling software? Thanks.
  • Can I create a cantilever girder in LEAP Bridge Steel

    I have a multi-span bridge to be modeled in LEAP Bridge Steel. The bridge doesn't have abutments and it has two cantilever girders at two ends. Is it possible to create this model in LEAP Bridge Steel? Thanks a lot in advance
  • 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, …
  • What's New in RM Bridge CONNECT Edition V11 Update 4?

    RM Bridge CONNECT Edition V11 Update 4 contains the following enhancements and error corrections: Enhanced Interoperability with OpenBridge Modeler (OBM) FEM enhancements for Composite Cross-sections (Phase I) New Graphical Engine in RM Modeler…
  • 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.
  • How to activate bridge...error received: cannot edit constraints of non-active bridge or unit

    I am currently trying to edit a bridge previously created in open bridge I receive either an error stating cannot edit constraints of non-active bridge or unit or on other occasions I receive an error stating "cannot update the bridge in this model. Please…
  • OBM variable thickness of deck

    Hello, I have a trouble with a variable thickness of deck throughout the span of the bridge. I was using template for a deck slab w/ constraints and then I was trying to define the variable thickness by using variable constraints. At the preview it looks…
  • 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,
  • Leap Bridge Steel v18.00.00.31

    Are there any notes on the update to LEAP Bridge Steel CONNECT Edition V18.00.00.31?
  • OpenBridge - How to update an existing Alignment

    My situation is that I have an alignment sent to me as an alg file, which I have imported into OpenBridge and have used to make bridges. I have received another alg file which contains updates to the current alignment. Whenever I try to import this new…
  • What’s New in RM Bridge CONNECT Edition V11 Update 2 (V11.02.00.14)?

    RM Bridge CONNECT Edition V11 Update 2 contains the following enhancements and error corrections: FEM: Enhancements for Shell Elements Load Dependent Ritz Vector Analysis Add Tendons in Modeler RM View: Support reactions and Traffic options…
  • Error code 1211 in RM Bridge

    Hi all, I am a civil engineer student and I'm working on my final year year project. The project is a curved composite bridge (Steel box and concrete slab). I'm currently facing a problem with the axis which is 200 meter long and 38.1m of radius.…
  • Why does Leap Bridge Substructure Calculate Braking Loads using the Two Design Truck Live Load?

    When I generate live loads I do want the program to include the two design truck load for live load reactions but it does not seem correct to use that load when calculating braking forces. They should only be based on the design truck per AASHTO LRFD…