RM Bridge FAQ: Arch, Truss and Suspension modeling
RM Bridge offers the flexibility to model and design any bridge structure type and construction schedule.
As a basic reference we create the structural 3D Axis, in Plan and Elevation, that is connected to the Road Alignment. For this Axis , we create…
Release Announcement: What's new in OpenBridge Designer V10.09.01.15?
OpenBridge Designer CONNECT Edition V10.09.01.15 contains the following analytical enhancements, user request enhancements, and bug fixes in its components (RM/LBC/LBS):
AASHTO LRFD 9th Edition update (LBC)
This enhancement aims to support the…
Is RM Bridge capable of modeling a box culvert?
Is the OpenBridge design software RM Bridge capable of modeling a box culvert with springs for the foundation. Or do I need STAAD?
7. Suspension Bridge
As part of the OpenBridge Designer installation the RM Bridge Enterprise has inside its File\Examples\Demo examples and FAQ\Suspension Bridge a Demo Example of a simplified suspension bridge and how to deal with a series of particular topics in the design…
RM Bridge MANUALS
Within the Help? Top Menu of RM Bridge there is a Manuals Tab to access all the Technical Support Manuals to model, analysis, design and perform verifications with RM Bridge. Each of this options can be accessed and expanded by mouse and they contain…
RM Bridge HELP? F1
In the Top Ribbon Menu of RM Bridge there is a Help? Tab to access all the necessary Technical Support tools to model, analysis, design and perform verifications with RM Bridge . Each of this options can be accessed and expanded by mouse, as shown below…
RM Bridge: Bending, Cracking & Longitudinal Reinforcements
Bending Reinforcement with Schedule Actions: UltSup or UltLc.
A selection of elements for performing the ultimate capacity check can be done Structure > Elements > Checks.
The following requirements already exist for performing these schedule actions…
RM Bridge: Analyzer Recalculation window
RM Bridge Enterprise has many possible options to be set in the Recalculation window . If the button Show Schedule Variants and Advanced Options , highlighted in red below, is selected, we can see the Recalculation options main menu with:
Structure…
What is New in OpenBridge Designer Connect Edition v10.09?
OpenBridge Designer CONNECT Edition V10.09 is available for all users!
OpenBridge Designer CONNECT Edition is a unique application that combines modeling, analysis, and design into one comprehensive bridge product, as it creates a true bridge BIM physical…