I'm using the built-in workflow for creating substructure drawings as seen here. When I click on the pier the automatic section plane is shown at an angle, not parallel to the Support Line. The angle appears to be random, not associated with global coordinates…

Wondering if there is a way to model a curved or bent (broken-back) support line in OpenBridge Modeler? Thanks, Alicia

Hello Everyone, I would like to use GC in our modeling in OBM in modeling bridge supports because in FC (FunctionalComponents) I encountered some limitations . From what I understood, I should prepare the entire geometry with variables in a separate…

Is it possible to design post tensioned straddle bents in OpenBridgeDesigner/LeapConcrete? If so is there any tutorials on how to perform the design?

Hi, Dear All, Please see the following picture. Questions: 1. Is it possible for us to look into the footing design calculation details in LEAP bridge substructure? 2. The required bar area is constant through the footing for both X & Z directions…

Hi, Dear All, Could you please let me know how the Z is calculated in the wind load generator? How do we deal with the wind load on the crush wall which is under the column but above the footing? Also, what is the best practice to enter the buoyancy…

Hello, I am working in OpenBridge (10.9.1.15) StandAlone LEAP Concrete. I have a question about how to save reinforcement design in LEAP Concrete. When I am working in Substructure, I generate loads, run analysis and then design the reinforcement…

Hello, How do I control the spacing of the ledge reinforcement for an inverted T beam? I do not see a dialog box, I'm using LEAPBridge Concrete V 21.00.00.24. Thanks,

Hi I am looking to design a square column on a drilled shaft/Caisson however the square column size is larger than the caisson and would like to introduce a circular longitudinal reinforcement pattern in the column, so it sits well into the drilled…

How could a column for a pier be defined as pinned-pinned. When I select hinge in local direction for any column, it only allows to do it at one end of the column. Is there another way of creating a pinned-pinned condition? This particular column is only…

I am using Leap Concrete Version 18.02.02.03 for a multi column pier design that includes seismic forces. I need to apply a response modification factor for the columns and the help guide states that this can be modified in the Seismic Parameters. However…

Is it possible in RCPier / Substructure / LEAP Concrete V18 to model a tie beam / intermediate bent with a different column diameter above and below the tie beam? Like so: I have tried to enter column information for both diameter columns, but I get…

Hello, I am working in the substructure module of Bridge Concrete and I am seeing something that does not quite make sense to me, however I may be missing something. Under the loads tab, I added a braking force and did the auto-generate function with…

I'm designing a hammerhead bent using moment magnification. In the A/D parameters I have selected to design the cap for magnified moments. Once the analysis is complete I design the column and check the design status. I then go to the cap, select design…