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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
OpenBridge Designer CONNECT Edition V10.09 is available for all users!
OpenBridge Designer CONNECT Edition is a unique application that combines modeling, analysis, and design into one comprehensive bridge product, as it creates a true bridge BIM physical…
In RM Bridge, it is possible to export the wireframe model including all the 3D drawing information viewed in Main View, as prestressing tendons and reinforcements to a *.dgn file format.
In Main Window, right click in mouse and the following menu…
RM Bridge Concrete CONNECT Edition V11 Update 6 includes important features to enhance BIM workflow, user experience, and product performance:
BIM Workflow: Transfer Cross-frames from OpenBridge Modeler (OBM) to RM
FEM Enhancements: Composite Forces…