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…
Cannot specify Lane Loads in RC-Pier
When manually inputting live loads into RC-Pier, how do you specify a lane load. According to the help.... "For manually input live loads in AASHTO LRFD, this screen behaves slightly different. When a live load case is added in LRFD mode and edited, the…
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…
Walls in RC Pier
I am designing a two stage pier wall. There is no option for just a wall in RC pier. Is there a way to trick the program, I have tried a couple of different options but none have worked. The top wall is tapered in both directions and the bottom wall does…
LEAP CONSPAN / Precast/Prestressed Girder
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Product(s): LEAP CONSPAN
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Original Author: Bentley Bridge Technical Support Group
TECH NOTES & FAQ RELATED TO LEAP CONSPAN
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Lever Rule For Computation Of Live Load Distribution Factors In CONSPAN [TN]
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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…