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

1

Go to Properties > Sections

2

image-20240928-131936.png Click the three-dots on the first cell of the Name and click Import Section

3

image-20240928-131940.png Select OpenBrIM Bridge Objects > Basic Sections > Basic Shapes > Rectangle

4

image-20240928-131943.png Enter both Witdh and Depth as 96 in

5

image-20240928-131945.png Click Import

6

image-20240928-131947.png Rename this section as PierCapRec_Mid

7

image-20240928-131950.png Assign Material as Fc_4ksi

8

image-20240928-131952.png Repeat the same steps from 2 to 7 for the second rectangular section

image-20240928-132008.png Enter Witdh and Depth

  • Width: 96

  • Depth: 48

image-20240928-131957.png Rename this section as PierCapRec_Taper

image-20240928-131958.png Assign Material as Fc_4ksi

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image-20240928-132003.png Repeat the same steps from 2 to 7 for the third rectangular section

image-20240928-132005.png Enter Witdh and Depth

  • Width: 80

  • Depth: 80

image-20240928-132012.png Rename this section as PierColumnRec

image-20240928-132014.png Assign Material as: Fc_4ksi

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image-20240928-132018.png Repeat the same steps from 2 to 7 to import a circular section

image-20240928-132019.png Enter radius: 21

image-20240928-132021.png Rename This section as PierColumnCircle

image-20240928-132022.png Assign Material as Fc_4ksi

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image-20240928-132026.png Repeat the same steps from 2 to 7 to import the second circular section

image-20240928-132029.png Enter radius: 20

image-20240928-132030.png Rename This section as PileCircle

image-20240928-132031.png Assign Material as Fc_4ksi

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image-20240928-132034.png Import another section by selecting OpenBrIM Bridge Objects > AISC Steel Shape Database > L Type > AISCL8X8X3/4

image-20240928-132034.png Assign Material as A709_50

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image-20240928-133221.png Copy and paste the data below.

RigidSection	RigidMaterial	6400.0000	6400.0000	6400.0000	3413333.3333	3413333.3333	3413333.3333	0.0000	YES	NO	NO	NO

image-20240927-132339.png

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image-20240928-133221.png Import the last section from OpenBrIM Bridge Objects > Barrier Sections > F Shape Barrier> F Shape

image-20240928-133221.png Assign Material as FcCube_NoStiffness

image-20250113-144547.png

Completed Sections definitions are illustrated below.

image-20240928-141058.pngProperties Section.mp4

Parameters >

1

For any section, it is possible to add or change parameters that are used in geometry definitions. Click on three-dots icon to open Parameters tab.

2

In this menu, you can change the value of the parameter or add a new one to be used in the Section Editor.

3

These parameters can be utilized in the Section Editor → Points Spreadsheet, which is explained in the subsequent sections.


Properties >

Follow the next steps to set rebar detailing for PierCapRec_Mid.

1

image-20240928-132034.png From any column of the PierCapRec_Mid row, click on three-dots icon to open Section Editor panel.

2

image-20240928-132034.png Click + icon at the left top side of the screen.

3

image-20240928-132034.png Select Rebar.

Enter:

  • # of Rebars per Row: 14

image-20240928-132034.png Click Add.

image-20250113-150523.png

4

image-20240928-132034.png Click two different points within the shape.

image-20250113-150637.png

5

image-20240928-132034.png From the opening tab select:

Profile: ASTMA615No9

Material: A615_60

Keep # of Rebars (per Row) as 14.

Click Apply.

image-20250113-152502.png

6

image-20240928-132034.png Click … icon shown on top right edge of rebars.

7

image-20240928-132034.png Click Unlock Movement. Then repeat step 6 and click Points Spreadsheet.

8

image-20240928-132034.png Copy the data below.

0.0000	0.0000
-45.0000	45.0000
45.0000	45.0000

9

image-20240928-132034.png Paste copied data.

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image-20240928-132034.png Click + icon at the left top side of the screen.

image-20250113-150835.png

image-20250113-152623.png

image-20250113-152557.png

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image-20240928-132034.png Select Rebar.

Enter:

  • # of Rebars per Row: 9

Click Add.

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image-20240928-132034.png Click two different points within the shape.

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image-20240928-132034.png From the opening tab select:

Profile: ASTMA615No8

Material: A615_60

Keep # of Rebars (per Row) as 9.

Click Apply.

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image-20240928-132034.png Click … icon shown on top right edge of rebars.

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image-20240928-132034.png Click Unlock Movement. Then repeat step 14 and click Points Spreadsheet.

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image-20240928-132034.png Copy the data below.

0.0000	0.0000
-41.7500	-41.7500
41.7500	-41.7500

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image-20240928-132034.png Paste copied data.

To see an example of rebar definition for a section, you can refer to the video below. The PierCapRec_Mid rebar definition is included.

Section-Rebar definition.mp4

Follow the next steps to set rebar detailing for PierCapRec_Taper.

1

image-20240928-132034.png From any column of the PierCapRec_Taper row, click on three-dots icon to open Section Editor panel

2

image-20240928-132034.png Click + icon at the top left side of the window

3

image-20240928-132034.png Select Rebar

4

image-20240928-132034.png Enter the following data and click Add

  • # of Rebars per Row: 2

image-20250113-151144.png

5

image-20240928-132034.png Click two different points within the shape.

6

image-20240928-132034.png Select the following data and click Apply

Profile: ASTMA615No9

Material: A615_60

Keep # of Rebars (per Row) as 2.

image-20250113-152755.png

7

image-20240928-132034.png Click three-dots icon on the top right edge of rebars

image-20250113-152902.png

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image-20240928-132034.png Click Unlock Movement. Then repeat step 7 and click Points Spreadsheet.

image-20250113-152849.png

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image-20240928-132034.png Copy and paste the data below.

0.0000	0.0000
-41.6220	20.0000
-39.3720	20.0000

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image-20240928-132034.png Repeat Steps 2-7 by using data below.

2

0.0000	0.0000
-25.8680	20.0000
-28.1240	20.0000

3

0.0000	0.0000
-12.3700	20.0000
-14.6260	20.0000

4

0.0000	0.0000
-1.1280	20.0000
1.1280	20.0000

5

0.0000	0.0000
12.3700	20.0000
14.6260	20.0000

6

0.0000	0.0000
25.8680	20.0000
28.1240	20.0000

7

0.0000	0.0000
41.6220	20.0000
39.3720	20.0000

image-20250113-154429.png

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image-20240928-132034.png Click + icon at the left top side of the screen.

12

image-20240928-132034.png Select Rebar.

Enter:

  • # of Rebars per Row: 9

Click Add.

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image-20240928-132034.png Click two different points within the shape.

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image-20240928-132034.png From the opening tab select:

Profile: ASTMA615No8

Material: A615_60

Click Apply.

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image-20240928-132034.png Click … icon shown on top right edge of rebars.

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image-20240928-132034.png Click Unlock Movement. Then repeat step 15 and click Points Spreadsheet.

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image-20240928-132034.png Copy the data below.

0.0000	0.0000
-41.7500	-20.0000
41.7500	-20.0000

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image-20240928-132034.png Paste copied data.

Follow the next steps to set rebar detailing for PierColumnRec.

1

image-20240928-132034.png From any column of the PierColumnRec row, click on three-dots icon to open Section Editor panel.

2

image-20240928-132034.png Click + icon at the left top side of the screen.

3

image-20240928-132034.png Select Rebar.

Enter:

  • # of Rebars per Row: 10

Click Add.

image-20250113-151656.png

4

image-20240928-132034.png Click two different points within the shape.

5

image-20240928-132034.png From the opening tab Select:

Profile: ASTMA615No9

Material: A615_60

Keep # of Rebars (per Row) as 10.

Click Apply.

image-20250113-154647.png

6

image-20240928-132034.png Click … icon shown on top right edge of rebars.

7

image-20240928-132034.png Click Unlock Movement. Then repeat step 6 and click Points Spreadsheet.

8

image-20240928-132034.png Copy the data below.

0.0000	0.0000
-35.0000	35.0000
35.0000	35.0000

9

image-20240928-132034.png Paste copied data.

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image-20240928-132034.png Click + icon at the left top side of the screen.

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image-20240928-132034.png Select Rebar.

Enter:

  • # of Rebars per Row: 10

Click Add.

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image-20240928-132034.png Click two different points within the shape.

13

image-20240928-132034.png From the opening tab Select:

Profile: ASTMA615No9

Material: A615_60

Keep # of Rebars (per Row) as 10.

Click Apply.

14

image-20240928-132034.png Click … icon shown on top right edge of rebars.

15

image-20240928-132034.png Click Unlock Movement. Then repeat step 14 and click Points Spreadsheet.

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image-20240928-132034.png Copy the data below.

0.0000	0.0000
-35.0000	-35.0000
35.0000	-35.0000

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image-20240928-132034.png Paste copied data.

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image-20240928-132034.png Click + icon at the left top side of the screen.

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image-20240928-132034.png Select Rebar.

Enter:

  • # of Rebars per Row: 7

Click Add.

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image-20240928-132034.png Click two different points within the shape.

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image-20240928-132034.png From the opening tab Select:

Profile: ASTMA615No9

Material: A615_60

Keep # of Rebars (per Row) as 7.

Click Apply.

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image-20240928-132034.png Click … icon shown on top right edge of rebars.

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image-20240928-132034.png Click Unlock Movement. Then repeat step 22 and click Points Spreadsheet.

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image-20240928-132034.png Copy the data below.

0.0000	0.0000
-35.0000	27.3780
-35.0000	-27.3780

25

image-20240928-132034.png Paste copied data.

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image-20240928-132034.png Click + icon at the left top side of the screen.

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image-20240928-132034.png Select Rebar.

Enter:

  • # of Rebars per Row: 7

Click Add.

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image-20240928-132034.png Click two different points within the shape.

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image-20240928-132034.png From the opening tab Select:

Profile: ASTMA615No9

Material: A615_60

Keep # of Rebars (per Row) as 7.

Click Apply.

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image-20240928-132034.png Click … icon shown on top right edge of rebars.

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image-20240928-132034.png Click Unlock Movement. Then repeat step 30 and click Points Spreadsheet.

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image-20240928-132034.png Copy the data below.

0.0000	0.0000
35.0000	27.3780
35.0000	-27.3780

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image-20240928-132034.png Paste copied data.

Follow the next steps to create different section definitions that OpenBrIM provides.

1

Enter a Section under Name.

2

Import a material.

3

From any column of the added row, click on three-dots icon  to open Section Editor panel.

4

You can open the tab which includes Polygon, Template, Rebar and Tendon by clicking Shapes icon at the left top side of the screen.

5

To define a polygon shape, click to Polygon at Shapes tab, then click the coordinates of an arbitrary shape.

6

You can rechange the locations by clicking ‘Points Spreadsheet’ after you assign the shape.

7

To utilize a Template click Template.

8

If you don’t have a material already imported (or defined as custom), you can import by clicking Import. If you have, just select it from the Material drop-down.

9

Edit dimensions of the shape to create the section. Click to Import.

10

After you import the section, it will show up on the section editor.

11

To add rebars to your section click Rebar  at the Shapes tab.

12

If you don’t have a Rebar definition in your project, you will get a popup to import one. Just click OK and continue.

13

Select your asset from OpenBrIM Database for rebar profile and click Import.

14

By clicking Line Layout, you can switch the layout of the rebar as Line, or Circular.

15

Let’s stay on Line Layout, and enter rebar layout input data.

16

After you click Add, you should click the start and end location points of the section. No need to be exact in locations, they can be edited later.

17

After clicking end location, Edit Linear Rebar Layout window appears.

18

Edit Linear Rebar Layout.

19

If you don’t have a rebar material already imported (or defined as custom), you can import by clicking Import . If you have, just select it from the Material drop-down.

20

After Apply all the entered data in Edit Linear/Circular Rebar Layout window, you can change the location of the rebar layout at the analytical coordinate system by clicking Points Spreadsheet under three-dots.

21

Applying the same procedure, you can insert rebars at top and bottom. This time number of rows is set to 1 and rebar layouts placed twice for top and bottom, respectively.

22

The rebars are completed. This training example doesn’t require any tendon definition; the below steps explain how to add a tendon layout to the section.

23

To add tendon to your section click Tendon  at the Shapes tab.

24

After you import the material for the tendon and add the tendon to your section, you can rearrange the coordinates of the tendon.

25

Also, you can use a parametric relationship as input for Y1=d/2-10 (d = depth of the section). The position of the rebar depends on the section depth.