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Please follow the instructions provided below to set section definitions to be used in this bridge example. |
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Step 1:
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Adding Sections to the Project
1 | Navigate to Properties > Sections | |||||
2 | To import a section, click on the three-dot icon located on the first cell of the Name and select "Import Section". | |||||
3 | Select OpenBrIM Bridge Objects > Precast I Girder Sections > FDOT I BEAMS > FIB36 Assign Material as: Fc_8_1/2ksi Select OpenBrIM Bridge Objects > Precast I Girder Sections > FDOT I BEAMS > AASHTO_TYPE_III_BEAM Assign Material as: Fc_6ksi OpenBrIM Bridge Objects > AISC Steel Shape Database > HP Type > AISCHP 14X89 Assign Material as: A709_50W OpenBrIM Bridge Objects > AISC Steel Shape Database > HP Type > AISCHP 14X89 Assign Material as: A709_50W OpenBrIM Bridge Objects > AISC Steel Shape Database > HP Type > AISCHP 18X135 Assign Material as: A709_50W OpenBrIM Bridge Objects > AISC Steel Shape Database > HP Type > AISCHSS8X4X.375 Assign Material as: A500_B | |||||
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6 | Select OpenBrIM Bridge Objects > Basic Sections > Basic Shapes > Circle | |||||
7 | Enter Radius as 18 in import section editor. | |||||
8 | Click Import | |||||
9 | Assign Material as Fc_4ksi (If the material Fc_4ksi is already assigned by default, there is no need to assign it again) | |||||
10 | Rename this section as Circle_exist_shaft_EB | |||||
11 | Repeat the same steps from 6 to 10 for the other basic section.
Rename this section as Circle_exist_shaft_Pier Assign Material as Fc_4ksi | |||||
12 | Repeat the same steps from 6 to 10 for the other basic section.
Rename this section as Circle_exist_column Assign Material as Fc_5_1/2ksi | |||||
13 | Repeat the same steps from 6 to 10 for the other basic section.
Rename this section as Circle_prop_column Assign Material as Fc_5_1/2ksi | |||||
14 | Repeat the same steps from 6 to 10 for the other basic section. Enter Witdh and Depth
Rename this section as Rectangle_exist_EBcap Assign Material as Fc_5_1/2ksi | |||||
15 | Repeat the same steps from 6 to 10 for the other basic section. Enter Witdh and Depth
Rename this section as Rectangle_prop_EB1cap Assign Material as Fc_5_1/2ksi | |||||
16 | Repeat the same steps from 6 to 10 for the other basic section. Enter Witdh and Depth
Rename this section as Rectangle_prop_EB4cap Assign Material as Fc_5_1/2ksi | |||||
17 | Repeat the same steps from 6 to 10 for the other basic section. Enter Witdh and Depth
Rename this section as PierCap_prop Assign Material as Fc_5_1/2ksi | |||||
18 | Repeat the same steps from 6 to 10 for the other basic section. Enter Witdh and Depth
Rename this section as PierCap_exist Assign Material as Fc_5_1/2ksi | |||||
19 | Select OpenBrIM Bridge Objects > Barrier Sections > General > SingleSlopeRight Enter Bottom & Top Witdh and Depth
Rename this section as Exist_Barrier_sw Assign Material as Fc_3_2ksi_NoStiffness | |||||
20 | To access section editor click on the relevant cell in the "Name" column and select it from the combobox. | |||||
21 | Click on the blue circular box that appears after clicking the section shape, and Click Points Spreadsheet from the combobox. Copy the data below.
Paste copied data. | |||||
22 | Create a new section by defining its name as RigidSection | |||||
23 | Copy and pastethe data below.
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Completed Sections definitions are illustrated below. |
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Step 2: Adding Rebars and Strands to the Section
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This step involves providing details of the rebars and tendons in the section.
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