How to build steel box girder in OBM?
Hello,
I want to know how to build steel box girder.
Is it using Deck modeling?
I don't know where to start right now.
Best Regards，
Amya
How to add properties in OBM？
Hello,
I want to know how to add properties in OBM,such as pile length, pile diameter, cap length width height and so on.
I need someone to click on this pier and get that information.
Best Regards,
Amya
OpenBridge Modeler and OpenRoads Designer Compatibility
OBM and ORD Compatibility Matrix updated to the latest release versions:
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OBM Version
Release Date
OBM version #
Compatible with OpenRoads Designer Version
1
OBM CE 2022 Release 2
March 2023 …
LARS | LEAP | OpenBridge | OpenTunnel | RM
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…
Distances in the Pile Layout
In OpenBridge Modeler the distances in the Pile Layout Tab can be manually edited to update the model individually with the pile's on-site construction errors. Local eccentricities can be added to the model by modifying the current pile Distances.
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
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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…
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…
OBM: Tapered or Variable Cap
OpenBridge Modeler has many very functional options in the Substructure Template , specifically for the bent Cap, we currently have four possibilities to model it directly from the Library:
Tapered : the tapers of the pier cap are narrowing at its…
Straddle Bent, Concrete Cap
For the purpose of visualization, here is a quick workaround for modeling a straddle bent/pier. This pier is actually a second bridge with only a deck and with single column piers placed on either end. The cap is modeled with very minor dimensions and…
Stage Construction and OpenBridge Modeler
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…
Query Elevations of Bridge Object in OBM
I'm reviewing an OBM file and would like to determine the coordinates and elevation of specific vertices of the bridge solid objects. Is there a way to do this? The Civil Analysis > Analyze Point doesn't seem to recognize the bridge solids as 3D objects…
Truss Bridge - OBM + ProSteel
This bridge was made in OpenBridge Modeler 2022 Release 1 using the OBM tools to model the deck, barriers, and supports and ProSteel to model trusses and handrails. You can activate ProStructure inside OBM and have full access to ProConcrete and ProSteel…
Additional information with OBM warnings and errors
When users get an error in OpenBridge Modeler , there will usually be a warning where additional information about the issue can be found.
First users can expand the details information about the issue, as shown in the red arrow above, and then it…
Modify the default computer registry
To modify the default computer registry the user has to access the Windows Registry by typing in the search: "reg:... , as shown in the screenshot below.
Then, in the Registry Editor , in the Bentley folder, all programs can be found, like LEAP Bridge…
Activate ProStructures
In the latest release OpenBridge , ProStructures is included in the installation, not only ProConcrete . However, users will use a ProStructures license to activate all the tools fully. As for enabling ProStructure s in OpenBridge Modeler or OpenBridge…
Inverted Tee Pier Cap - Elevation Constraints
New options coming for the inverted tee caps, ability to crown both the top and bottom of the ledge portion of the cap.
Bug of placing barriers in OpenBridge 2022 R1？
Hello there. In OpenBridge 2022 R1，I would like to place a barrier along P_4 point of the deck.But when placed,barrier can't follow P_4 point finally.It seems the work point of barrier always recognizes the upper surface of deck,just like following pictures…
OBM SDK Update 11 (October 2022)
The OpenBridge Modeler SDK provides programmers and application developers with the ability to customize OpenBridge Modeler using C++, C# (.NET). Developers who want to embed or extend functionality in OpenBridge can do so with this Software Development…
Define Itemtype by feature definition
Hi Experts,
I have just updated to latest version of OBM (2022 R1), I have tried to explore Itemtypes and have few questions,
1. Is Itemtype library assigned to feature definition by default? (Eg. If I place a deck and have feature definitation…
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OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition 2022 Release 1
PDF file showing complete set of Enhancements in 2022 Release 1.
How to get the span name of deck by using expression in OpenBridge?
Hello there. I would like to get “span name” of Deck by using expression and show it in properties ,just like showing “Span name” of BeamSegment in Fig.1.
Figure.1
For this purpose，I tried to use an expression which is "this.GetElement().Deck_SpanName…
OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition 2022 Release 1
This topic summarizes the new enhancements in OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition v10.11.00.310
Deck Breakbacks
User Defined Templates for Footings
Tech Preview: Integrated Generative Components Workflow
Wingwall top slope definition
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