Prestress Beam Design Mu-p/r Ration Greater Than 1.00 But Beam Failed
I am designing a prestressed slab-beam bridge and the design output shows Mr/Mu ratio of 1.06, but the value is shown in red with asterisk next to it indicating the design is not acceptable (see screenshot below). I have not been able to figure out why…
What edition of AASHTO does LEAP Bridge Concrete use?
Hellow,
I need to use AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specs - 7th edition with 2015 & 2016 interim revisions for my project.
I have following options and want to know the version which is appropriate for the project.
15.01.00.05
16.01.00.10
16.02…
AASHTO Code Verification
Hello,
I was wondering what edition of AASHTO is LEAP Bridge Concrete v16.00.00.24 using? I was unable to find it in the software itself so if it's possible to describe to me how I can find this within the program as well I would appreciate it.
Thanks…
LEAP Bridge Substructure/RC-Pier LFD Live Loads in the Negative Moment Region
I am using the LEAP Bridge Substructure module to design a pier for a continuous 4 span structure using HS20 LFD loads.
In the AASHTO Standard Specifications, it gives you a few options for the loading. One is that you can use a lane load with one concentrated…
Wind Load Auto Generation
I have created a Leap Bridge Enterprise file consisting of a 3 span precast girder Conspan Model, and single column bents with bent caps created in RC-Pier.
I'm trying to generate WS loads from the Auto Generate feature. I assume the Wind Pressure for…
Re: COnbox: Side-by-side option
The side-by-side option in CONBOX allows you to apply the provisions of LRFD Art. 4.6.2.2.5 Special Loads with Other Traffic.
SBS: Side-by-Side live load responses use the following equations:
· LLRsp = LLRsp(PermitLL) * DF1/Z + LLRsp(DesignLL…
Lever Rule For Computation Of Live Load Distribution Factors In CONSPAN [TN]
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Document Information
Document Type: TechNote
Product(s): LEAP CONSPAN/ Precast/Prestressed Girder
Version(s): All
Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group
EXAMPLE 1: COMPUTATION OF LEVER RULE FOR EXTERIOR BEAM
The distribution…