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  • 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…

  • RC Pier Column Design

    I cannot match the values that RC Pier generates for the column's moment magnification calculation for the Bd value (Ratio of Perm. Moment/Total Moment from AASHTO LRFD eqn 5.7.4.3-2). I have tried the minimum eccentricity from the AASHTO LFD code. I…

  • RC-Pier: Best way to input vertical wind loads on pier.

    I'm trying to apply vertical wind loads on a pier per AASHTO LRFD 3.8.2. The problem I have is with the load combination generation. This load shoud only be applied during Strength III and Service IV limit states. Is there a way to specify this for the…
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