Pier Column [EX1-SIG]

After clicking on 'Substructure> Pier> Pier Column' in the navigation treeview, follow the steps to define the Pier Column. You can use the collapsed documentation page below for more information on the explanations of each parameter.

Pier Column

Pier Column [SIG]

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Click the three-dots icon on the Cap cell, and then set PierCap1.

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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 pier column section is define in the next step.

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Quick Tip: Learn how to read issues

When encountering the warning as seen in OpenBrIM app, there is a "issue" , it is advised to review the parameters you have provided. This warning suggests that there might be a missing or incorrect parameter in your input. Check inputs to ensure they are accurate and complete.

When a warning is clicked, the reason can be displayed. The warning is expressed in the format of Component Group Name (can be viewed in the treeview) > User Defined Component Name (can be viewed in the spreadsheet name column) > Parameter Name (can be viewed in the spreadsheet column header).

After clicking on 'Superstructure > Connections > Bolted Field Splice' in the tree view, navigate to the Bolt category. Set the Bolt Property input. The issue will be resolved after these steps.

The screenshot demonstrates one example of two Bolted Field Splice components named BFS1 and BFS2 by the user, with parameter names Flange Bolt Property and Web Bolt Property.

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Click three-dots icon on the Section Data cell and click Edit.

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Enter the Section Length as 50.

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Click three-dots icon on Start Section cell and select a Section as PierColumnCircle.

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

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Quick Tip: Learn how to import sections If there is no section to be set, follow the steps below: - Click the three dots on the cell and select Import Section. - In the opened window, choose the section. - Click the Import button.

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Click three-dots icon on End Section cell and select a Section as PierColumnCircle.

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Enter the Transverse Offset as 16.5.

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Quick Tip: Transverse Offset Offset values use PGL as the reference point.

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Keep the Rotation Angle as default.

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Enter the Bottom Elevation as -40.

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Keep the FEM as default.

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Set name as PierColumn1.

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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 pier column, 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.

Quick Tip: Learn how to Copy inputs to OpenBrIM Copy the desired data with the automatic copy button in the upper left corner. Click on the first cell in and use the Ctrl+V shortcut to paste. If icon won’t appear, collapse page tree menu by clicking on arrow or using shortcut “[”. While pasting large data, it would be handy to turn of Auto-refresh .

Pier Column

Column

PierColumn1	PierCap1	[[600, PierColumnCircle, PierColumnCircle]]	16.5000	0.0000	-40.0000
PierColumn2	PierCap1	[[600, PierColumnCircle, PierColumnCircle]]	5.5000	0.0000	-40.0000
PierColumn3	PierCap1	[[600, PierColumnCircle, PierColumnCircle]]	-5.5000	0.0000	-40.0000
PierColumn4	PierCap1	[[600, PierColumnCircle, PierColumnCircle]]	-16.5000	0.0000	-40.0000
PierColumn5	PierCap2	[[600, PierColumnRec, PierColumnRec]]	0.0000	0.0000	-40.0000

The completed pier columns 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.

Quick Tip: Learn how to show Model Click on the arrow button above the Analysis button located in the upper-left corner of the OpenBrIM screen. Click on the Model button on the screen that opens up.

Quick Tip: Learn how to show FEA Click on the arrow button above the Analysis button located in the upper-left corner of the OpenBrIM screen. Click on the FEA button on the screen that opens up.

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

20231009181221.mp4