In RM Bridge inside OpenBridge Designer , the best practice for Diaphragms & Stiffeners is creating a separate Link segment for these elements. The Links can be accessed at the Main Girder menu, at the top right, as shown in the screenshot below. The…

In OpenBridge Designer and RM Bridge is presented one local finite element model for a Steel Voided Diaphragm analysis. The parametrized model uses variables definition in RM > Modeler. Vertical loading, the stress state analysis obtained is presented…

RM Bridge allows users to model any complex transversal supports or diaphragm thru the use of several Modeler axes. As usual, each Axis will create the necessary elements to compose the grillage; though, the user can easily make it more versatile using…