LRFD 8 - Wind Load Auto Generation
When using the "Generate Default Load Combination" feature, the load combinations generated are using different factors, like :
- 1.4 for WS for STR GP 3,
- 0.4 for STR GP 5,
- and 0.3 for SER GP 1.
LRFD 8 specifies 1.0 factor for all WS regardless…
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?
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…
RC Pier - Pier Wall with Cap
I'm desiging a pier wall with a cap on top. The wall is about 2'-6" wide and the cap is 4'-6" wide (side view). The "Wall Pier" option does not allow a cap. The "Multi-Column" option requires a minimum of two-columns. I've input two wall columns but the…
Importing Permit Loads from Conspan to RC-Pier
I'm modeling a PC/PS Girder Bridhge in LeapBridge, Conspan and RC-pier, based on California amendments to AASHTO.
I am able to import my Vehicular LL and Fatigue LL from CONspan into RCpier, but RC-pier isnt letting me import the Permit Loads. Do you…
RE: Solid Wall Pier
Hi,
I'm also trying to model a solid wall pier using LEAP RC-Pier V12.01.00.57. This version has the 'Wall Pier' option, however the generated wall design is coming up with rather impractical reinforcement layouts (#18 @ 12") oriented parallel to the…
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…
New Release - LEAP Bridge V8i SELECTseries 5 (v12.01.00.57) - now available
LEAP Bridge v12.01.00.57
Enhancements:
Introduced a new analysis option “Integral Abutment Bridge” in the Project tab. This option allows users to analyze and design integral abutments.
Support for Pile Bent and Wall Pier Type abutments has…
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LEAP Bridge V8i (SELECTseries 2) maintenance release v10.00.02.19 now available on SELECT
LEAP Bridge v8i (SELECTseries 2) v10.00.02 is a maintenance release and incorporates the following fixes to itself and its component programs:
LEAP Bridge v10.00.02
Fixes:
Fixed an error in LEAP Bridge, where if the user selects EXIT option…