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The LBS users can utilize either the Design Mode or the Rating Mode . Therefore, the Rating Combinations are different from the Load Combinations and the Rating Loads can be dissimilar from the Design Loads . The user must initially select the Mode: Rating…

RM > Analyzer > RateF schedule action evaluates the load rating factor for the bridge structure according to AASHTO code. Parameters necessary to be introduced are: Dead load: FactSWSUM.sup Live Load Sup: FactTraffic.sup Capacity: Steel PrimLC…

1. OBM > Utilities > Send to RM Bridge 2. Select Standard Code and Material List 3. General Settings 4. Superstructure – Deck 5. Substructure – Cap , Piers and Piles 6. Substructure - Restraint Conditions 7. Assign RM Materials …

Is presented below the Rating Factor calculation done in OBD / RM Bridge for a two spans composite steel bridge with a central pier. Bridge Modelling done in OBM and calculation performed in RM on a complete model in OBD. Table of Contents: A…

In OBD CE 2021 Release 2 and RM Bridge v11.13 was improved “ RateF” schedule action for Imperial Units. “RateF”, evaluates the load rating factor for the bridge structure according to AASHTO code. This action is currently only applicable for steel and…