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…
New Release: LEAP Bridge V8i (SELECTseries 2) v10.00.01. Coming Soon ...
LEAP Bridge v8i (SELECTseries 2) v10.00.01 is a new release which incorporates numerous new features and enhancements component programs.
LEAP Bridge v10.00.01 Enhancements
ABC Wizard now allows users to model T beam bridges, reinforced or post…
Bridge Engineer? Create your own 3D Bridge Models ...
Always wanted to create your own 3D Bridge Models for use in presentations and reports? Using LEAP Bridge this is real easy and ultra cool. Most importantly it is the same structural model that is used to analyze and design your bridge. A simple byproduct…
RC Pier Column Design
I cannot match the values that RC Pier generates for the column's moment magnification calculation for the Bd value (Ratio of Perm. Moment/Total Moment from AASHTO LRFD eqn 5.7.4.3-2). I have tried the minimum eccentricity from the AASHTO LFD code. I…