Continuity Diaphgram
Diaphragm Start Connections Purpose of the continuity diaphragm is to connect two different girder units. These units are connected with beam finite elements and they act as a continuous span instead of separate simple spans.
Connected Girders at Start (DownStation): Select the girders that are connected to the contiunity diaphragm at the downstation unit.
Diaphragm Connected Girders at End Connections (UpStation): Select the girders that are connected to the contiunity diaphragm at the upstation unit.
Cantilever Extension[ft]: Set the cantilever extension of the continuity diaphragm. This distance is set measured from the web of the girder.
Material: Set the material of for the Continuity Diaphragmcontinuity diaphragm.