Continuity Diaphgram
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.
Connected Girders at End (UpStation): Select the girders that are connected to the contiunity diaphragm at the upstation unit. See Figure 1.
Additional Overhang Length Transverse Dir. [ft]: Set the cantilever extension of the continuity diaphragm. This distance is measured from the web of the girder.
Thickness (Downstation w.r.t. Support Line) [ft]: The thickness (Downstation) of the continuity diaphragm measured from Support Line where girders are connected.
Thickness (Upstation w.r.t. Support Line) [ft]: The thickness (Upstation) of the continuity diaphragm measured from Support Line where girders are connected.
Material: Set the material for the continuity diaphragm.
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