Substructure: Offset Between Center of the Deck and Center of the bent cap for skewed cap
How is the value "Offset between center of the deck and center of the bent cap" measured? Is it along the cap? How would it be determined for a skewed cap?
Design of Hanger Reinforcement of Muli-Column Inverted Tee bent
Recently, I have started working on Leap Bridge Concrete V 17.01.01.11 , and we start questioning whether the hanger reinforcement check has been considered or not on this version, AASHTO 5.13.2.5.5. I couldn't see anywhere checking the combination of…
Bearing Spacing Dimensions Differ Between Main Bridge Model and Substructure Module
I am designing a 2-span precast prestressed beam bridge in LEAP Bridge Concrete CONNECT Edition v17.00.01.01.
The bearing dimensions along the pier cap are shown correctly in the following view under the 'Substructure' tab:
However, when you click…
RC-Pier Cap Open Joint
Is it possible to model an open joint in a pier cap in RC-Pier? See image below.
If not what would be the best work around?
I'm using RC-Pier V8i (SELECTseries 6), Version 13.00.00.68.
Design of P/T bents
Is it possible to design Post tension bents through RM Bridge. If it is possible can design the anchor zone reinforcement through it