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  • USA State DOT links

    Oct.14.2021:Work in progress. Links to US State DOT design manuals and standard drawings can be found in the table below. State Structures Design Manual Standard Plans Alabama link link Alaska …
  • RE: Solid Wall Pier

    Hi, I'm also trying to model a solid wall pier using LEAP RC-Pier V12.01.00.57. This version has the 'Wall Pier' option, however the generated wall design is coming up with rather impractical reinforcement layouts (#18 @ 12") oriented parallel to the…
  • Solid Wall Pier

    What is the best way to model a solid wall pier using RC Pier? I am thinking there are two possibilities: 1) Model short cap (1' height or less) and one column (non-tapered in x and z direction) centered on footing 2) Model short cap (1' height…
  • Auto-generation of wind load on structure (WS) per FDOT Structures Design Guidelines (SDG) 2013

    One of the new features added to the latest RC-PIER is the comprehensive auto-generation of WS loads and load combinations per the FDOT SDG 2013: An option for WS load auto-generation is now offered under the “Loads” tab. FDOT strength and service…
  • New Release - LEAP Bridge V8i SELECTseries 5 (v12.01.00.57) - now available

    LEAP Bridge v12.01.00.57 Enhancements: Introduced a new analysis option “Integral Abutment Bridge” in the Project tab. This option allows users to analyze and design integral abutments. Support for Pile Bent and Wall Pier Type abutments has…
  • Meet the BrIM team

    Stop by the Bentley Bridge Information Modeling (BrIM) booth at the following upcoming conferences. We would love to talk to you and learn how our products can help you in your projects. The Bentley BrIM portfolio addresses the complete life-cycle of…