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Follow the next steps to add F shape barriers to both sides of the bridge.

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Go to F Shape Barrier on the tree view.

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After clicking on 'Superstructure Attachments> F Shape Barrier' in the navigation treeview, follow the steps to define the Barrier. You can use the collapsed documentation page below for more information on the explanations of each parameter.

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(blue star) Click the three-dots icon on the Deck

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Barriers are included in the FE model to distribute the Wind Forces.

Also, by assigning a section, you can define a custom shaped barrier.

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cell, and then set Deck1.

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Select the Orientation of the barriers on both sides.

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Set the concrete Material of the barrier.

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Enter Start Transverse Offset and End Transverse Offset.

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Go to Dimensions tab.

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Enter Height and Width.

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As a result of these operations, an issue will appear on the OpenBrIM screen. This does not necessarily mean that any operation was done incorrectly. The issue will be resolved when the Material is set in the next step.

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(blue star) Set name as BR2.

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(blue star) Keep the Orientation as default.

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(blue star) Click the three-dots icon on the Material cell, and then select FcCube_NoStiffness.

 

If you have reached this stage and you don't have a material to select, and if you want to use the Import Button, you can refer to the Quick Tip.

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Completed F shape barrier is illustrated below.

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Go to F Shape Barrier under Superstructure Attachments on the tree view.

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Copy F Shape Barrier, and Dimensions from model inputs and paste into OpenBrIM.

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(blue star)Enter the Start Transverse Location and End Transverse Location as -243.

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(blue star) Keep the Dimensions parameters as default.

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When the steps are completed, the shared screenshot displayed in the adjacent cell should be visible in the 3D view of OpenBrIM.

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To model all the f shape barrier, copy the data below and paste the parameters into the first cell in OpenBrIM spreadsheet. Refer to the quick tip for an easy guide on how to perform the copy operation. After completing the copy, proceed to the next step to verify the model.

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BR2	Deck1	Left	FcCube_NoStiffness	-243.0000	-243.0000
BR3	Deck1	Right	FcCube_NoStiffness	243.0000	243.0000

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The completed f shape barrier are illustrated below. Please verify that you have the same model on your end by examining each view provided here. For more information on how to perform visual checks, refer to the quick tips.

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To view the entire procedure explained on this page, please watch the recorded Video below.