Straddle Bent, Concrete Cap
For the purpose of visualization, here is a quick workaround for modeling a straddle bent/pier. This pier is actually a second bridge with only a deck and with single column piers placed on either end. The cap is modeled with very minor dimensions and…
Truss Bridge - OBM + ProSteel
This bridge was made in OpenBridge Modeler 2022 Release 1 using the OBM tools to model the deck, barriers, and supports and ProSteel to model trusses and handrails. You can activate ProStructure inside OBM and have full access to ProConcrete and ProSteel…
Inverted Tee Pier Cap - Elevation Constraints
New options coming for the inverted tee caps, ability to crown both the top and bottom of the ledge portion of the cap.
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OpenBridge Modeler CONNECT Edition 2022 Release 1
PDF file showing complete set of Enhancements in 2022 Release 1.
Modeling Dapped Beams
You can model dapped beams in OBM, by creating individual beam templates, and setting these templates in the Beam Definition Dialog.
Bearing seats will automatically adjust to fill the space above the pier/abutments and below the beam.
OpenBridge Modeler Field Splice feature
OpenBridge Modeler Update 9.0 introduces the option to specify Field Splices for Steel girders, and automatically adds Filler Plates if required based on connecting beam segment geometry.
Deck Drain/ Gutter Modeled in OpenBridge Modeler
Deck Drain/ Gutter Modeled in OpenBridge Modeler
ProConcrete Reinforcement Modeling Tools inside OpenBridge Modeler
From simple dialog based reinforcement to guideline and face-based reinforcement options, OpenBridge Modeler now includes all of the ProConcrete modeling tools as part of your license.
