This is the Main Page of a series of Wiki articles on the Be Communities page for OpenBridge and OpenTunnel engineering software solutions from Bentley Systems Inc . OBD - OpenBridge Designer OTD - OpenTunnel Designer OpenBridge Designer includes…

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…

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…

Currently, there is only one link between OpenBridge Modeler and the Standalone applications, with a single .DGN file for OBM and one directory for the apps. It allows any modification to be synchronized between them with a single source of information…

Stress Ribbon Bridge The stress-ribbon bridge is the modern analogy to the rope bridge; tough, it's considered very desirably due to its quite attractive aesthetic. it's usually applied to pedestrian bridges, where the vertical forces are less demanding…

We proudly announce that OpenBridge Modeler (10.11.00.310) and OpenBridge Designer (10.11.00.40) for our 2022 R 1 release is commercially available to download. As always in our OpenBridge releases, this is considered a major release: Bridges created…

To create a new Service Request for OpenBridge Products the users should follow the instructions at the link below and then enter the Product as OpenBridge Modeler or OpenBridge Designer . How to log Case? Service Requests…

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…

Review the material for accreditation by visiting the LEARNserver Advance your Skills and Career The Bentley Accredited Bridge Modeler Program is an official credential from Bentley Systems, Inc. that verifies you have the essential OpenBridge modeling…

In OBD CE 2021 Release 2 and RM Bridge v11.13, was implemented transfer tendon points to all beams in one unique deck cross-section. When transferring OBM model to RM, for analysis, the User can choose the option "Transfer all beams inside one deck…

There are only two language options for the OpenBridge family of products, i.e. OpenBridge Modeler and OpenBridge Designer : The English version The Chinese CCK - China Country Kit Though, until now, we have been providing RM Bridge users with…

What's New in OpenBridge Designer CONNECT Edition 2021 Release 2 (March 2022) This topic summarizes the new enhancements in OpenBridge Designer (OBD) CONNECT Edition 2021 Release 2 (v10.10.20.34) and its components OpenBridge Modeler (OBM), RM Bridge…

Navigate in your browser to https://connect.bentley.com and select your connect project and the iModel for export. Note that the features available through the Connect Portal are limited and new functionality is being added only to the iTwin Portal described…

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…

ISSUE: OpenBridge Modeler not launching from OpenBridge Designer. It shows the initial splash screen briefly and disappears and OBM does not start. If you look at the event viewer you will see that the Antivirus blocking the program. RESOLUTION: …

Please watch the videos here on YouTube for an overview of the new features introduced in OpenBridge Modeler Link to full Playlist Includes videos on 1. Variable Column Piers 2. Steel Tub Girders (Box Girders) 3. Steel Cross Frames for Concrete…

What's New in OBD CONNECT Edition, 2021 Release 1 This topic summarizes the new enhancements in OpenBridge Designer CONNECT Edition v10 Update 10 and its components 1) OpenBridge Modeler (OBM), 2) RM Bridge, 3) LEAP Bridge Concrete (LBC), and 4) LEAP…

RM > File > Read TCL Data Schedule Actions for construction stages, additional and traffic load cases, load combinations, check actions… Loads Definition with combination table, load management, load sets and load cases. Traffic Lanes and Load Trains…

Using Bridge Wizard that allows to quickly create a complete bridge model by entering just a few inputs. Bridge name. Alignment pick interactively from *.dgn file or use one default alignment. Bridge Type. Deck Template under Utilities > Libraries…

PSC Bridge Design with OBM / RM in Standalone workflow In the following example a three-span concrete hollow box girder shown in the picture below will be defined. The bridge is built in three construction stages. The 140m long three-span bridge…

Inside File\Examples\Training Examples user can select in the list the Steel Design Training Example with the options for a. Eurocode and b. AASTHO , as shown in the image below. The definition of slender cross section parts are shown in the Properties…