What's New in LEAP Bridge Concrete CONNECT Edition V18 Update 1? (July 20, 2018)
LEAP Bridge Concrete (LBC) CONNECT Edition V18 Update 1 (v18.01.00.16) is now available to all users on Bentley Software Downloads. The release contains enhancements and bug fixes. The main enhancements are summarized below.
AASHTO LRFD 8th Edition…
An issue related to incorrect year of California Amendments in the design reports of LEAP Bridge Concrete has been identified and fixed.
We recently identified an issue that incorrect year of California Amendments was included in the design reports of LEAP Bridge Concrete (LBC). If a user selects California from State Specification and proceeds with analysis and design, the final design…
Are there any comprehensive tutorials for LEAP bridge software apart from the Pdf. available in "help"?
I am trying to learn LEAP bridge concrete and steel and was looking for any video tutorials that could help me ( similar to the ones that are available for REVIT on AUTODESK's website with detail examples).
Thank you for help!
Additional Composite DW load?
Is there a way to add a supplemental composite DW load for a poly wearing surface in Leap Concrete Bridge? I want to keep it separate from the Future Wearing Surface (Composite DW) load I already have. This is necessary to accurately calculate camber…
Varying Beam Spacing LEAP Steel
I have beams with varying spacing. When I try to make multiple beam groups within the same span, an error message says that beam groups are overlapping. Ok, so it obvious you cannot have more than one "beam group" within the same span. If I have 10 beams…
Leap Bridge Concrete Wall Pier - Moments at bottom of wall
I am using Leap Bridge Concrete to design a skewed wall pier. After analyzing the pier, I noticed that for the braking force, that the sum of the forces in the z-direction at the top of the wall did not equal the sum of the forces in the z-direction at…
What’s New in LEAP Bridge Concrete CONNECT Edition V17 Update 1? (November 6, 2017)
LEAP Bridge Concrete CONNECT Edition V17 Update 1 (v17.01.00.36) is now available to all users on Bentley Software Downloads. This release contains enhancements and bug fixes.
Major Enhancements
Merging LBC library files
LBC now supports merging…
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…
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…
LEAP Bridge Concrete - Error Message "You need a newer version of program to open this data file" LEA
First of all; I have already updated the user's machine to the newest version of LEAP Bridge Concrete. I removed the older version and restarted before installing the newest version. The error occurs anytime the user tries to open an LBG file created…
What’s New in LEAP Bridge Concrete CONNECT Edition V17 Maintenance 1 (July 31, 2017)?
LEAP Bridge Concrete CONNECT Edition V17 Maintenance 1 contains enhancements and bug fixes. The enhancements include :
CONNECT Advisor
Get access to relevant help on Bentley Communities, Learn Server and YouTube right from within LEAP Bridge Concrete…
Can LEAP RC-Pier analyze/design for a cantilever abutment?
Can LEAP RC-Pier analyze/design for a cantilever abutment?
I used RC-Pier for Abutment Cap with Pile Design before, but not sure if it works with cantilever abutment design.
Thanks
Alex
LEAP Bridge Concrete v16.01.00.10 - Substructure - Can Pier have a tapered cap and have a off-set column?
I try to create a pier with a tapered cap, which is unsymmetrical and with a column near one edge.
Is it possible? I know i can create a symmetrical cap with a column offset from the center, but the location of non-tapered segment cannot be modified…
What's New in LEAP Bridge Concrete CONNECT Edition Update 1?
LEAP Bridge Concrete CONNECT Edition V16 Update 1 contains enhancements and several bug fixes.
The enhancements include:
Consolidated library
Improved integration of LBC with ProjectWise
Detailed design reports for Substructure Module…
Live Load Surcharge
How exactly should the vertical component of LL surcharge on the footing be input?
I have a 100 ft long footing (x dir) with a 9.75 ft heel (z dir). Per AASHTO, I'm using the equivalent of 2 ft of soil for the surcharge. There's 80 ft of clear roadway…
RC-PIER Live Load Auto-generation verification
Does anyone have calculation verification for the live load auto-generation function in RC-PIER? Or has anyone else had problems verifying the LL output from RC-PIER?
Detensioning Failure
I have a single span bridge using I-girders that I need close to the max amount of strands in. These are all straight strands, and I've had to debond to 4 different lengths from the end. The longest debond is 25' of my ~90' girder. When I look at the…
Camber Diagrams Session Today!
Hi, Reminder that there is a LEAP Bridge Steel SIG Meeting today at 2:00 EDT.
Camber Diagrams and other Reporting Options.
Register Now on Bentley website under Events > Webinars.
RC Pier - EV & EH loads
I am designing an abutment using RC Pier. Under the Loads tab, I input/generate EV & EH loads. However, when I run an analysis and review the load combinations the vertical or horizontal earth loads are all "0". It appears that these loads are being applied…
Fonts cut off?
Hello,
There appears to be a font compatibility issue. In the program LEAP GEOMATH V8i, it looks like you should be able to adjust the window in order to see the rest of the menu, however there is no option to move it.
This issue is not resolved…
Join Raul Amaya at the Bridge & Bridge Inspection LEARNing Conference on May 6-7 in Indianapolis
At the Bridge & Bridge Inspection LEARNing Conference , Raul introduces users to his favorite new solution – the soon to be released PowerBridge Modeler software. Hear why Raul is so excited and learn what other sessions he is teaching. #Bentley15 .
Time-Dependent Loss model used by Conspan
What Time-Dependent Loss model does Conspan use (CEB 90, ACI 209, LRFD 6th etc.)? In the Design Parameters box in the Girder or Analysis tab there are options for Approximate Method, Refined Method, or Pre '2005 Interims' LRFD to compute losses. This…
Auto-generation of wind load on structure (WS) per FDOT Structures Design Guidelines (SDG) 2013
One of the new features added to the latest RC-PIER is the comprehensive auto-generation of WS loads and load combinations per the FDOT SDG 2013:
An option for WS load auto-generation is now offered under the “Loads” tab.
FDOT strength and service…
How to obtain the out-of-plane governing load case in the report of pile lateral resistance
A few RC-PIER users recently asked questions about the two analysis options in the abutment design and the related footing design reports. Here is some clarification. In abutment design, when "Cap as continuous beam" is selected for the frame analysis…