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Hi there, I am checking column capacity in LEAP Bridge CE V20. The default load combinations I am using are correctly applying the overstress factor (See below screenshot #1), however, the overstress factor is not being applied to the column calculations…

Hi If we define bar length, is leap bridge software have capability to deduct development length based on dia of bar and calculate flexure check at that point.

I need to change the stress limits for the bent cap from normal exposure (=0.19 sqrt(fc) <0.6ksi ) to severe exposure (=0.0948 sqrt (fc)<0.3ksi)

I am designing a prestressed slab-beam bridge and the design output shows Mr/Mu ratio of 1.06, but the value is shown in red with asterisk next to it indicating the design is not acceptable (see screenshot below). I have not been able to figure out why…

When running analysis with and without P-delta I noticed there is a substantial increase in the axial column force when P-delta is applied. At the node 1 the difference is about 300 kips. What could be a reason for such an increase? Any insight is appreciated…

When we try to copy the beam sections (BT-54) without changing any properties, the strands layout is disturbed and few of the rows are disappearing. Original Girder section strand arrangement Name Changed Girder Section strand arrangement Top…

Hello - I am modeling hammerhead piers in RC-Pier Version 20.00.00.58. EQ/ES/LS loads are applied at the bottom of the column with a user-defined seismic load combination. For some piers, the seismic shear output at the top of the column shows Combo …

My version of Leap Bridge Concrete currently allows for the use of STM in hammerhead pier caps, but we also need that option for all cap types in multi-column bents. We also need an STM option for prestressed and CIP concrete girders in Leap Bridge Concrete…

Hello. I'm wondering how LEAP Version 21.01.00.22 calculates the maximum axial load displayed in the diagram. The diagram displays a maximum axial force allowed of 1802 kips. As expected the 1802 kips doesn't change regardless of the load combination…

I am performing a load rating of concrete box girders. The rating factors/tons is not displayed since the Inventory Design Load Rating Factor > 1. Is there an option to make the program display the factors even if the RF is greater than 1 or is that information…

Does RC Pier check shear friction in the pier cap (AASHTO 5.7.4)? I've looked in the output reports and didn't see reference to this spec section. I've also looked in the application help interface and couldn't find it. Note: my application version…

Hello, This is an issue that I have seen with previous versions and still has not been resolved. When the need for different material properties and other design parameters is different from the generalized materials tab parameters, the use of the…

Hello, Is LEAP Bridge concrete / RC-Pier capable of having a structure simple span for dead load and continuous for live load (SDCL)? Thanks.

How does LEAP Conspan apply multiple presence factors if live load distribution factors are entered manually? If distribution factors are entered manually, is it up to the user to apply the multiple presence factor to the manually inputted distribution…

I am creating a custom I Beam section but the input fields are constantly being locked, preventing me from updating the dimensions. Restarting the application and going straight to the Beam Section Library sometimes, but not always let me update the dimensions…

Hi, There are cases where centrifugal forces produce a moment that actually counteracts the critical moment in the column, does RCPier consider effects due to vehicle cases without centrifugal forces as provisioned in AASHTO Spec (See below excerpt…

I am working on the Bentley tutorials but I am confuse on how all of the Open Bridge Desiner connects to Open Bridge Modeler and Leap. do we need to start from OpenBridgeDesigner to have the Modeler and Leap work together. When I create in OpenBridge…

I have several questions and need clarification on several aspects of the load generation in LEAP Bridge for substructure design. 1. For WS, is the "barrier height" in the Geometry tab used for any other purpose besides determining WS? I want to use…

When checking Show P-delta Effects in the Analysis tab, are the values shown represent values with p-delta effect? For example, are the column/shaft moments magnified with p-delta factor in these load combinations (with a "C" on the end of the LC#)? If…

Hi, I've encountered a scenario in prestressing design where with the decreasing of total number of strands, the Mu provided somehow increases. Attached are two screenshots with different total number of strands & corresponding Mu. -Total number of…

I get the -nan(ind) error during final stress check whenever I provide temperature load for the girders. Is there a solution to this issue? I am using LEAP Bridge Concrete CE 19.02.00.33.