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  • OBM Bearing Pad Definition

    Is there a way to place two bearing pads per beam location as shown below?
  • Open Bridge Designer Leap Bridge Steel - Partial Length Girders

    I am pretty new to using Leap Bridge Steel, and have a question regarding a project I am working on. I have attached a general framing plan, and was wondering if Leap Bridge Steel was capable of modeling it, mainly due to the partial length girders. The…
  • OBM / RM Bridge

    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 …
  • OBD / RM Rating of Composite Steel Bridge

    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…
  • Cross-Section Slender Parts

    RM > Modeler definition of slender parts in cross-section. Cross-Sections – Slender Parts: Required for the local buckling. Reference Set – Steel Slender part type Start point = free point Line point = restraint point Subtype of slender…
  • Design of Composite Steel Bridge

    RM > Analyzer > UltRes schedule action for capacity design of composite steel bridges. Steel Design checks performed with: UltRes – design resistance ResChk – proof check (interaction formulas) Design of Composite Steel Bridge - Video
  • OBM Deck Template into RM Modeler

    OBD CE 2022 Release 1 and RM Bridge v11.14, the User can import OBM Deck Templates into RM Bridge for structural analysis, following the below steps: 1.OBM Create Deck Template In OBM > Utilities > Libraries > Decks, create a new deck cross-section…
  • Open Bridge Modeler Add Units

    I modeled a 4-span bridge as a single unit but now I need to update the model to add a unit so that each unit is 2 spans. Is there a way this can be done without revising the entire model?
  • LEAP Bridge Steel version 22.00.02.19 - decimal requirement issues

    In Leap Bridge Steel, I have a curved bridge, so the girder lengths are not integer values. Under the Member Definition tab I'm unable to manually input flange plate lengths to a sufficient decimal in order to be able to run analysis (see below for the…
  • OpenBridge Modeler or OpenBridge Designer? What are the differences?

    It is a FAQ from new admins and some users on what should they use or install for their specific workflow: OpenBridge Modeler or OpenBridge Designe r? While OpenBridge Modeler is a 3D parametric modeling software for bridges, OpenBridge Designe r is a…
  • Network Arch Bridge

    As seen in the screenshots below, the Network Arch Bridge has the characteristics of numerous inclined hangers and usually a much more slender and a little lower arch due to its efficiency in load distributions. Multiple possible solutions exist to model…
  • No Active Bridge is Selected

    I have an OBM model built in a separate 3D file (File A). I referenced that dgn into a new dgn (File B) to create multiple drawing and sheet models. I have created mutliple 'drawing' models within File B with no problems. However, for the past few days…
  • Open Bridge Designer - Strand Locations (HORIZONTAL)

    Hi, I would like to know how to move the strands inward. I have not found a way to move the strands horizontally. I know how to do it vertically, but not horizontally. The strands in the 2nd and 3rd row need to be moved to the center. Thanks…
  • Calculating PNA of curved tub-girders for Eq. 6.10.7.3-1 in LEAP Bridge Steel version 22.00.02.19

    Hi, In the article below it mentions that the issue where "Distance from top of concrete deck to the neutral axis of the composite section at the plastic moment was incorrectly calculated." is fixed. However, I'm still running into this problem when…
  • OpenCivil Ideas: OpenBridge - OpenTunnel

    Bentley OpenCivil Ideas Portal (aha.io) If you have an idea for something that you believe would make OpenBridge/OpenTunnel better, please share it with us. Add your idea by selecting “Add New Idea” in the upper left corner. Please choose a category…
  • place barrier rail off the deck

    I would like to place barrier rail off the deck and on a wingwall. The program wants me to put the rail on the deck. I cannot horizontally offset the rail off the deck either. Best I can do is have the rail at the edge of the deck (Approach Slab) but…
  • OBD_Modelling PS slab with circular holes

    With OBD CE 2021 Release 2 and RM Bridge v11.13, the User can design one PS slab with circular holes. In OBM, the User should choose a CIP bridge type and work with Place Advanced Deck. For the structural analysis and design, the User can send the…