1. OBM > Utilities > Send to RM Bridge 2. Select Standard Code and Material List 3. General Settings 4. Superstructure – Deck 5. Substructure – Cap , Piers and Piles 6. Substructure - Restraint Conditions 7. Assign RM Materials …

Is presented below the Rating Factor calculation done in OBD / RM Bridge for a two spans composite steel bridge with a central pier. Bridge Modelling done in OBM and calculation performed in RM on a complete model in OBD. Table of Contents: A…

RM > Modeler definition of slender parts in cross-section. Cross-Sections – Slender Parts: Required for the local buckling. Reference Set – Steel Slender part type Start point = free point Line point = restraint point Subtype of slender…

RM > Analyzer > UltRes schedule action for capacity design of composite steel bridges. Steel Design checks performed with: UltRes – design resistance ResChk – proof check (interaction formulas) Design of Composite Steel Bridge - Video

OBD CE 2022 Release 1 and RM Bridge v11.14, the User can import OBM Deck Templates into RM Bridge for structural analysis, following the below steps: 1.OBM Create Deck Template In OBM > Utilities > Libraries > Decks, create a new deck cross-section…

It is a FAQ from new admins and some users on what should they use or install for their specific workflow: OpenBridge Modeler or OpenBridge Designe r? While OpenBridge Modeler is a 3D parametric modeling software for bridges, OpenBridge Designe r is a…

As seen in the screenshots below, the Network Arch Bridge has the characteristics of numerous inclined hangers and usually a much more slender and a little lower arch due to its efficiency in load distributions. Multiple possible solutions exist to model…

Bentley OpenCivil Ideas Portal (aha.io) If you have an idea for something that you believe would make OpenBridge/OpenTunnel better, please share it with us. Add your idea by selecting “Add New Idea” in the upper left corner. Please choose a category…

With OBD CE 2021 Release 2 and RM Bridge v11.13, the User can design one PS slab with circular holes. In OBM, the User should choose a CIP bridge type and work with Place Advanced Deck. For the structural analysis and design, the User can send the…

RM Bridge Results Options with Colored Faces will assign to the screen the selected result with certain colored faces and shading. As shown in the image below, the user: Selects the Colored Faces option and the LC/Sup; Set the respective Component…

In OBD CE 2021 Release 2 and RM Bridge v11.13, was implemented the Ultimate Check Capacity using different types of force component selections namely: Total: Normal, Total: Split and, Total: Join . The non-composite cross-section defaults to the Total…

In OBD CE 2021 Release 2 and RM Bridge v11.13, was implemented transfer tendon points to all beams in one unique deck cross-section. When transferring OBM model to RM, for analysis, the User can choose the option "Transfer all beams inside one deck…

For bridge precast girders there are some elevation measurements that are an specific geometrical issue to achieve the final roadway profile while accommodating the girder camber and geometric effects of the roadway surface including super elevations…

RM Bridge Enterprise Program Settings is accessible to the users at the Top Home Ribbon Menu, as shown in the screenshot below. Program Settings allows users to set up the program configuration for: Language : Dialogue and Output Editor path : direct…

The objective of this Verification Example of a Snap Through Problem at a Pin-joined Arch is to perform a post-buckling analysis of a typical roof structure, a pinned "linearly arched" structure, using IIIrd Order, the large deflection method, as well…

In this video is presenting the Last Construction Stage after the concrete slab is hardened and composite elements activated. It is introduced the load cases for deck wearing surface and utilities, the earth pressure behind abutments, the transferring…

In RM Bridge Enterprise > Modeler > Cross sections, the User can define the finite shell elements in the deck slab. The User can edit shell elements for assigning variables to slab thickness, if desired and review the information introduced. In…

In RM Bridge Enterprise > Analyzer, were defined the several Construction Stages considered in the bridge built and until the composite is activate (before concrete slab is hardened). Presented below the different construction stages calculated. STG01…

In RM Bridge Enterprise > Modeler, was defined the completely geometry for an Integral Steel Composite Bridge. In this video series, it is presented the structural analysis and design for this type of bridges. The deck cross-section is defined with…

We noticed a licensing issue in OpenBridge Designer version 10.10.00.25. We fixed the issue and released the new OpenBridge Designer version 10.10.00.26 which is now available to download and install. Please uninstall version 10.10.00.25 and install the…

Please watch the videos here on YouTube for an overview of the new features introduced in OpenBridge Modeler Link to full Playlist Includes videos on 1. Variable Column Piers 2. Steel Tub Girders (Box Girders) 3. Steel Cross Frames for Concrete…

The 12nd option in the RM Bridge Enterprise Training Examples, 12. Pushover has the datasets and a description document for modeling and analysis of a Pushover bridge structure. It can be accessed at File\Examples\Training Examples by selecting 12. Pushover…

The option 5. in the RM Bridge Enterprise Training Examples is the Earthquake that has the datasets and a description document for the seismic analysis of a three span bridge using the response spectrum analysis with all necessary steps as listed below…

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…

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…