Conduit Shapes Explained
Product(s):
SewerGEMS, CivilStorm, SewerCAD, StormCAD
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition, V8i
Area:
Modeling
Background
There are many different shapes available to select when modeling a conduit in the above storm and sewer products…
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…
Masonry arch bridge design in STAAD.Pro using plates
Hi,
I have modelled an arch bridge in STAAD.Pro. I used 2D plates to model the bridge. Supports are pinned. The bridge is masonry, and it should not have any bending moments in the arch section. All axial stress should be compressive. I get all the…
RM Bridge FAQ: Arch, Truss and Suspension modeling
RM Bridge offers the flexibility to model and design any bridge structure type and construction schedule.
As a basic reference we create the structural 3D Axis, in Plan and Elevation, that is connected to the Road Alignment. For this Axis , we create…
The Sheikh Zayed Bridge in Abu Dhabi
SHEIKH ZAYED BRIDGE
Location: Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Description: A twin deck bridge comprising prestressed concrete box girders supported by bearings on concrete piers and by hangers on a pair of 3D steel arches. The steel arches are connected to the…
Self Supported Arch roof analysis
I want to analyse the roof structure for dead load, live load and wind load. I am confused about the direction of the loading on the plates. Can anyone give me some suggestion? Also How can i analyse the running beam that will carry the load? We use a…
Geopak Drainage Error Computing output for a network with Pipe-Arch
I am trying to design a storm drain network in an area with limited cover. When I try to use the "Pipe-Arch" option, Geopak reports an error. The same network runs just fine when using circular pipe or box culvert or elliptical pipe.
I checked the drainage…
RE: Simply supported Pedestrian bridge with two tube arch at both sides
1- Arches are typically simplified into a series of line segments. Curved members are possible in STAAD.pro (though the curvature needs to be circular arcs)
2- If a member is not to be part of the analytical model is should just be left out. A member…
RE: Arch Culvert in STAAD pro
Keep in mind that in a true catenary arch under self-weight, the shear and bending is essentially zero as the force is carried almost exclusively by axial compression. Since your arch is kinked you'll see some spikes in the force diagrams near these joints…
Arch section shape modeling limitations
Product(s):
SewerGEMS, CivilStorm, SewerCAD, StormCAD
Version(s):
CONNECT Edition
Area:
Layout and Data Input
Problem
What are the current limitations and considerations with using the Arch and Pipe-Arch section shapes in…