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Payload Application Verification:
Ensure that the loads specified in the OpenBrIM App are accurately set to the appropriate values and stages. All the entered loads will be visible on the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) pagetab. Once you have confirmed the accuracy of the loads and their respective stages, proceed by clicking the "Analysis" button..

Visualization of Applied Loads:

Navigate to the FEA tab. On the lower left-hand side, you'll find boxes that allow for selections. Select for the "Loading" tab from the combobox.

Upon choosing various Construction Stages, will be observed the applied of "Surface Load", "Line Load" and "Point Load" to the designated elements.

Verification of Applied Load Values:

Follow these steps to visually inspect the loads displayed in the spreadsheet and verify their consideration:

Navigate to the FEA Tab.
Access the "Nodal Loads" spreadsheet from the tree view and lock it.
For improved search convenience, proceed to the "Node" column and apply a filter to the "DECKN26" node.

At this juncture, you can observe all the loads associated with the specified node.

Understanding the distribution of forces within a structural system is of paramount importance for ensuring the integrity and safety of engineering designs. Girders as essential load-bearing components, play a crucial role in transferring loads throughout a structure.

Initiate the “Analysis” first and then navigate to the FEA tab.

Apply a filter to display the desired Girder Force.

OpenBrIM provides both Composite and Non-composite options for showcasing forces linked to "Girders"

The OpenBrIM analysis engine utilizes "Composite" forces for section calculations. Therefore, select for "Composite" in the case of "Preacast I Girder 5" and proceed.

Choose the "GirderErection" as the Construction Stage and

Examine the Composite Forces (My) on “PIG5”.

Let's exemine the Composite Forces acting on PIG5 for the chosen Construction Stage.

Since there is no progressive load or moment "increment" during this Construction Stage, there will be no graphical results visible.

However, if the display mode is set to "Cumulative" a graphical representation of the cumulative total from the inception of Construction Stage up to the specified Construction Stage will be displayed.

To observe the graphically presented outcomes in the spreadsheet, proceed from the tree view to the "Composite Element Forces (Sectional)" page spreadsheet located at the under of the Results section.

Choose the desired "Construction Stage" for viewing and you will be able to discern the results at every “Position” (coordinate) within the spreadsheet.