Rating uses a different set of Loads and Loads Combinations from the Design Mode
The LBS users can utilize either the Design Mode or the Rating Mode . Therefore, the Rating Combinations are different from the Load Combinations and the Rating Loads can be dissimilar from the Design Loads . The user must initially select the Mode: Rating…
Rating of Composite Steel Bridge
RM > Analyzer > RateF schedule action evaluates the load rating factor for the bridge structure according to AASHTO code.
Parameters necessary to be introduced are:
Dead load: FactSWSUM.sup
Live Load Sup: FactTraffic.sup
Capacity: Steel PrimLC…
OBM / RM Bridge
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
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OBD / RM Rating of Composite Steel Bridge
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…
"RateF" improved for Imperial Units
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…