A new option for copying temperature reference sets in RM Modeler is now available. Users can now copy temperature reference sets on a girder to other girders (parts), easily using this new option.

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…

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…

The 10th Training Example option in RM Bridge Enterprise is 10. RStock - Rolling Stock and it's an advanced training example for a series of dynamic analyses of a bridge model under an HSR - High-Speed Rail system. It can be accessed under File\Example…

The sixth option in the RM Bridge Enterprise Training Examples, 6 . ILM - Incremental Launching Method has the datasets and an explanatory document for modeling, analysis and design of a complete pushed bridge using very effective computational methods…

OpenBridge Designer CONNECT Edition V10.09.01.15 contains the following analytical enhancements, user request enhancements, and bug fixes in its components (RM/LBC/LBS): AASHTO LRFD 9th Edition update (LBC) This enhancement aims to support the…

For Composite Structures one additional design task is the dimensioning of the Shear Studs. This can easily be achieved in RM Bridge by adding a series of longitudinal static spring elements in the girders to simulate this and extract the Normal forces…

Stages are where the construction stages are listed. At the bottom table, there are two options: Activation : where each stage elements are activated and; Schedule Actions : where the sequence of calculation actions are performed.

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…

CQCX is the variant of the complete quadratic combination working without adjusting the sign of the result values . It's considered an evolution of the CQC rule. The following formulas are used in CQCX: Rk,tot,max = √abs(ΣΣRk,i*ρij*Rk,j) and Rk,tot…

Superposition Rules are used to combine the contributions of the individual natural modes in the final Seismic result including all. As shown in the image below, in the pull-down menu, the options are: ABS - Absolute values SRSS - Square Root of Sum…

In RM Bridge Schedule \ Load Definition \ Earthquake Load users can define the input for all seismic events to be analyzed in the structure. The Loads are called by the specified number and defined by the reference Modal-File *.mod that includes the model…

Inside Analyzer, in the analysis component of RM Bridge Enterprise CONNECT Edition , users can work on the model's Construction Load and Schedule definitions as listed and shown in the image below from the Menu Tree. Load Definition - subfunctions…

In the RM Bridge Enterprise Training Examples, 11. Auto-Meshing has the datasets and a description document for creation of cross section elements using boundaries and auto-meshing for a small bridge structure. It’s composed by three different cross-sections…

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Permanent hinges can be defined within "Structure/Elements/Hinges" where they can be set in the Elements Global or Local directions for the Begin and End of the Elements. The three directions X, Y, Z and the three rotations (moments) WX, WY, WZ are available…

In Analyzer\Structure\Load Definition\LoadTrains the Load Trains are created as a series of uniform line loads and concentrated point axle loads to be applied with the respective factors at each Traffic Lane. One basic typical input is shown in the application…

During the Bridge project development and for knowing what the most unfavorable load cases envelope is, for a certain result component, in one final superposition file, “TrackSup” schedule action shall be used. This action generates one list/excel output…

RM Bridge offers a simple and concise method for creating a backup or importing all or partial project input data into a working folder: Read the project as TCL File and Save to TCL File imports or create an editable ASCII Tool Command Language file:…

In RM Bridge the definition of Cross Sections (CS) is completely independent of Alignments, Axes and Segments . Therefore it can be previously defined as cross sections will be later assigned to the respective Elements in the Segments definition to create…