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…

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…

In OpenBridge Designer Connect Edition, it’s possible to run RM Bridge in a completely standalone version. In this way, during the analysis, the User is now able to run several different inputs *.tcl files and/or use the batch mode run. The project…

OBD CE 2022 Release 1 and RM Bridge v11.14 is now able to compute and allow access to shell forces, stresses, and displacement results corresponding to integrals of lead components in a finite element model, after a live load analysis is performed. …

OBD CE 2022 Release 1 and RM Bridge v11.14 is now able to compute and allow access to shell forces, stresses, and displacement results, for Live Loads analysis. After running a FEM Live Loads analysis, the User can obtain: 1. Curve Diagrams Live…

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…

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…

In OBD CE 2021 Release 2 and RM Bridge v11.13 was improved “ RateF” schedule action for Imperial Units. “RateF”, evaluates the load rating factor for the bridge structure according to AASHTO code. This action is currently only applicable for steel and…

In OBD CE 2021 Release 2 and RM Bridge v11.13, was implemented the Plot element cross-sections for ultimate capacities using different types of force component selections namely: Total: Normal, Total: Split and, Total: Join . Join results Split…

RM Bridge Enterprise > Modeler, was used to completely defined the geometry of a skewed Steel Tied Arch Bridge. The structural model is composed by the arches, tie girders, floor beams, diagonals, hangers, braces and the deck cross-section composed by…

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…

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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…

In RM Bridge Enterprise, User can perform the ultimate limit check for a specified envelope based on the stress-strain diagrams of materials and calculates, if requested, the required reinforcement amount ( ULS reinforcement design ). The following…

In RM Bridge Enterprise, User can obtain the detailed steel check report with all the calculations performed by the software with “UtlRes” schedule action. In Analyzer > Structure > Checks, User can select elements for the analysis and ask for the detailed…

In RM Bridge Enterprise, User can perform the calculation of the cross-sections class and design resistance of steel and composite steel sections with consideration of local buckling of slender cross-section parts (slender parts). Characteristic buckling…

When RM Bridge Enterprise is started, the most recently used project directory is automatically allocated. This option allows for switching to another working project directory. Making a New Folder and continuing the work in a new working project…

In RM Bridge Enterprise, User can have access to several different types of demo, verification and training examples available for downloading, with model analysis and documentation. A subdirectory of the current project directory is normally created…