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…

I have created a model of the roadway in Conspan and then generated the loads and exported them into a text file. I have also created a model of one of the piers for that bridge. When I go to import the loads from the text file I receive an error message…

Has anyone else had a problem with RC Pier just shutting down? Ours keeps doing it and then the data is lost and we have to redo again. Tech support had us uninstall and reinstall but it didn't help. If anything it is worse now. Any suggestions…

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…

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…

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…

I'm trying to apply vertical wind loads on a pier per AASHTO LRFD 3.8.2. The problem I have is with the load combination generation. This load shoud only be applied during Strength III and Service IV limit states. Is there a way to specify this for the…

Hello all: I am having an extremely difficult time getting through my bridge design on LEAP bridge. Especially while working in GEOMATH and RC PIER. In GEOMATH: Problem #1: Back when I was trying to make minor adjustments to the geometry of the…