RM Bridge Enterprise > Modeler, was used to completely defined the geometry of a skewed Steel Tied Arch Bridge. The structural model is composed by the arches, tie girders, floor beams, diagonals, hangers, braces and the deck cross-section composed by…

In OBD CE 2021 Release 2 and RM Bridge v11.13, was implemented the Ultimate Check Capacity using different types of force component selections namely: Total: Normal, Total: Split and, Total: Join . The non-composite cross-section defaults to the Total…

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…

RM Bridge installation includes several examples that can be found at File\Examples , as shown in the screenshot below, where the following options are available: Demo and FAQ Example s: Demonstration and Frequent Answered Questions references Verification…

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Within the RM Bridge Demo and FAQ, there is a quite versatile one: TCL Examples has multiple files with the objective to demonstrate the potential of the programmable script languages for RM Bridge . The .tcl format creates backup files, in the ASCII…

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RM Bridge Enterprise Program Settings is accessible to the users at the Top Home Ribbon Menu, as shown in the screenshot below. Program Settings allows users to set up the program configuration for: Language : Dialogue and Output Editor path : direct…

RM Bridge Verification Examples are a list of common simple practical bridge modeling issues that are examined, tested and proof within the application, it includes the examples as shown in the list and the screenshot below: Euler Buckling of a…

The objective of this Verification Example of a Snap Through Problem at a Pin-joined Arch is to perform a post-buckling analysis of a typical roof structure, a pinned "linearly arched" structure, using IIIrd Order, the large deflection method, as well…

In this video is presenting the Last Construction Stage after the concrete slab is hardened and composite elements activated. It is introduced the load cases for deck wearing surface and utilities, the earth pressure behind abutments, the transferring…

In RM Bridge Enterprise > Modeler > Cross sections, the User can define the finite shell elements in the deck slab. The User can edit shell elements for assigning variables to slab thickness, if desired and review the information introduced. In…

In RM Bridge Enterprise > Analyzer, were defined the several Construction Stages considered in the bridge built and until the composite is activate (before concrete slab is hardened). Presented below the different construction stages calculated. STG01…

In RM Bridge Enterprise > Modeler, was defined the completely geometry for an Integral Steel Composite Bridge. In this video series, it is presented the structural analysis and design for this type of bridges. The deck cross-section is defined with…

In OpenBridge Designer , at the RM Bridge Modeler , by using the right-click mouse at the Cross-Sections list in the menu tree, it is possible to import existing or Read Cross-section from: Steel Profiles: I or T Rolled or Welded, L, U, C, Rectangular…

In schedule action “UltSup” with Reinforcement design selected, program calculates the necessary reinforcement area amount, required for the ultimate check capacity of the cross-section. Presuming a plane strain over the cross-section, and a nonlinear…

In RM Bridge Enterprise, User can obtain the detailed steel check report with all the calculations performed by the software with “UtlRes” schedule action. In Analyzer > Structure > Checks, User can select elements for the analysis and ask for the detailed…

In RM Bridge Enterprise, User can perform the calculation of the cross-sections class and design resistance of steel and composite steel sections with consideration of local buckling of slender cross-section parts (slender parts). Characteristic buckling…

As we know one of the greatest advantages of RM Bridge is the reuse of data from similar projects. If this is done a lot of time can be saved by using already previously checked input. But additional verifications could then be required to make sure the…

RM Bridge is now an integral part of OpenBridge Designer CONNECT Edition as Bentley’s solution for supporting the design and engineering tasks in bridge construction for all types of bridges and construction methods in 4D (including time domain) and all…

The Extras Menu inside RM Bridge Analyzer contains different special additional functions. These are additional modules for special analysis features, preprocessors, and macros for generating extensive input sequences, or templates for standardized sequences…

The 12nd option in the RM Bridge Enterprise Training Examples, 12. Pushover has the datasets and a description document for modeling and analysis of a Pushover bridge structure. It can be accessed at File\Examples\Training Examples by selecting 12. Pushover…

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…

RM > Modeler > Cross Section > Reinforcement Types Longitudinal reinforcement for cracking, bending ….. Shear reinforcement for web on shear calculation. Shear longitudinal reinforcement for shear calculation. Torsion reinforcement for torsion…

RM > Modeler > Tendons > Geometry “Internal” Tendons = post-tensioned tendons. “Master” Profile = for the whole superstructure and to assign this geometry to different tendons stressed in different construction stage. (Tnds100,110,200,210,300,310…