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The role of the substructure element's bearings is to convey the structural loads (including dead load, super dead load, live load, etc.) from the superstructure components to the substructure elements.

Confirmation of Boundary Conditions:

Validate that the boundary conditions implemented in the OpenBrIM APP align with the genuine support conditions of the physical structure. Incorrect boundary conditions can lead to unrealistic outcomes.

Start Analysis initially then Navigate to FEA tab.

Generates an equivalent number of springs corresponding to the count of bearings.

Access and locked the "Springs" spreadsheet through the tree view.

The values for each created "spring," input as part of the "Boundary Conditions" will be displayed in this spreadsheet.

These designated "Boundary Conditions" hold significance in the calculation of bearing reactions.

Navigate FESpring Forces (Local) under Result frıom tree view.

The absence of the Bearing Reaction (FESpring) in the initial "Construction Stage" is due to the simultaneous "construction" of Bearings and "Girders".
Well bearings are not constructed during this particular stage.

To observe the bearing loads, proceed to the "Girder" construction stage.

Choose "GirderErection" as the designated "Construction Stage".

Subsequently, certain values and FESpring will become visible within the spreadsheet and 3D graphically.

These values represent the bearing reaction (loads) manifested during the pertinent stage.

Furthermore, as the construction phases advance, the load values observable on the "bearing" will augment in tandem with the increasing loads borne by the structure.

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Select for "BarrierConst" as the specified "Construction Phase."

When the display options are set to "Cumulative Result" the FESpring Forces values during this stage will surpass those of the "GirderErection" construction stage.

If desired, the "Incremental" results of the same “Construction Stage” can be showcased for FESpring Forces (Local).