This part is to inform about the general purposes of section definitions.
Please follow the instructions provided below to set section definitions to be used in this bridge example.
Table 1: Section Creation
| 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. 0.0000 0.0000 -10.0000 32.0000 -12.5000 10.0000 -17.5000 3.0000 -17.5000 0.0000 0.7500 0.0000 0.7500 32.0000 0.0000 32.0000 Paste copied data. | |
| 22 | Create a new section by defining its name as RigidSection |  |
| 23 | Copy and paste the data below. RigidSec RigidMat 18225.0000 18225.0000 18225.0000 31073.2290 27679218.7500 27679218.7500 0.0000 YES NO NO |
Completed Sections definitions are illustrated below.
Table 2: Section Properties
This step involves providing details of the rebars and tendons in the section.
Please follow the instructions provided below to set rebar and tendon detailing for AASHTO_TYPE_III_BEAM
From any cell of the AASHTO_TYPE_III_BEAM row, click on three-dots icon to open Section Editor panel. |  |
Click + icon at the left top side of the screen. And Select Rebar | |
Enter:
Click Add. |  |
Enter:
Click Add. |  |
Click + icon at the left top side of the screen. And Select Tendon |  |
Enter:
Click Add. |     |
Enter:
Click Add. | |
Enter:
Click Add. |
Please follow the instructions provided below to set rebar detailing for Circle_exist_column
From any cell of the Circle_prop_column row, click on three-dots icon to open Section Editor panel. |  |
Click + icon at the left top side of the screen. And Select Rebar | |
Navigate to the "Circular Layout" tab Enter:
Click Add. |  |
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Please follow the instructions provided below to set rebar detailing for Circle_prop_column
From any cell of the Circle_prop_column row, click on three-dots icon to open Section Editor panel. |  |
Click + icon at the left top side of the screen. And Select Rebar | |
Navigate to the "Circular Layout" tab Enter:
Click Add. |  |
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Please follow the instructions provided below to set rebar detailing for Rectangle_prop_EB1cap
From any cell of the Rectangle_prop_EB1cap row, click on three-dots icon to open Section Editor panel. |  |
Click + icon at the left top side of the screen. And Select Rebar | |
Navigate to the "Draw Rebar Points" tab Enter:
Click Add. Manually top position the rebar line within the section. And set data as follows:
Click Apply. |   |
Click … icon shown on created rebar. Click Points Spreadsheet. Copy the data below. 0.0000 15.5000 -13.5000 0.0000 13.5000 0.0000 |  |
Repeat the previous steps to define the Rebar into the Section |  |
Select Rebar
Click Add. Manually middle position the rebar line within the section. And set data as follows:
Click Apply. | |
Click … icon shown on created rebar. Click Points Spreadsheet. Copy the data below. 0.0000 0.0000 -15.0000 0.0000 15.0000 0.0000 |  |
Select Rebar Enter:
Click Add. Manually bottom position the rebar line within the section. And set data as follows:
Click Apply. | |
Click … icon shown on created rebar. Click Points Spreadsheet. Copy the data below. 0.0000 -15.5000 -13.5000 0.0000 13.5000 0.0000 |  |
Please follow the instructions provided below to set rebar detailing for Rectangle_prop_EB4cap
From any cell of the Rectangle_prop_EB4cap row, click on three-dots icon to open Section Editor panel. |  |
Click + icon at the left top side of the screen. And Select Rebar | |
Navigate to the "Draw Rebar Points" tab Enter:
Click Add. Manually middle position the rebar line within the section. And set data as follows:
Click Apply. |   |
Click … icon shown on created rebar. Click Points Spreadsheet. Copy the data below. 0.0000 0.0000 -14.5000 0.0000 14.5000 0.0000 |  |
Select Rebar
Click Add. Manually middle position the rebar line within the section. And set data as follows:
Click Apply. |   |
Click … icon shown on created rebar. Click Points Spreadsheet. Copy the data below. 0.0000 0.0000 -15.0000 0.0000 15.0000 0.0000 |
Please follow the instructions provided below to set rebar detailing for PierCap_prop
From any cell of the PierCap_prop row, click on three-dots icon to open Section Editor panel. |  |
Click + icon at the left top side of the screen. And Select Rebar | |
Navigate to the "Draw Rebar Points" tab Enter:
Click Add. Manually top position the rebar line within the section. And set data as follows:
Click Apply. |   |
Click … icon shown on created rebar. Click Points Spreadsheet. Copy the data below. 0.0000 15.5000 -20.5000 0.0000 20.5000 0.0000 | |
Navigate to the "Draw Rebar Points" tab Enter:
Click Add. Manually bottom position the rebar line within the section. And set data as follows:
Click Apply. |   |
Select Rebar
Click Add. Manually middle position the rebar line within the section. And set data as follows:
Click Apply. |   |
Click … icon shown on created rebar. Click Points Spreadsheet. Copy the data below. 0.0000 0.0000 -24.0000 0.0000 24.0000 0.0000 |
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