Sections [EX1-PIG]
- mert.goktas (Unlicensed)
- Melis Ceylan
- Cagin Yakar
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.
Step 1: Adding Sections to the Project
| 1 | Navigate to Properties > Sections | 
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| 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 > AASHTO I BEAMS > AASHTO_TYPE_III_BEAM Assign Material as: Fc_6ksi
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| 4 | Select OpenBrIM Bridge Objects > Basic Sections > Basic Shapes > Circle |
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| 5 | Enter Radius as 18 in import section editor. | |
| 6 | Click Import | |
| 7 | Assign Material as Fc_4ksi (If the material Fc_4ksi is already assigned by default, there is no need to assign it again) | |
| 8 | Rename this section as Circle_exist_shaft_EB | |
| 9 | Repeat the same steps from 4 to 8 for the other basic section.
Rename this section as Circle_exist_shaft_Pier Assign Material as Fc_4ksi |
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| 10 | Repeat the same steps from 4 to 8 for the other basic section.
Rename this section as Circle_exist_column Assign Material as Fc_5_1/2ksi |
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| 11 | Repeat the same steps from 4 to 8 for the other basic section. Enter Witdh and Depth
Rename this section as Rectangle_exist_EBcap Assign Material as Fc_5_1/2ksi |
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| 12 | Repeat the same steps from 4 to 8 for the other basic section. Enter Witdh and Depth
Rename this section as PierCap_exist Assign Material as Fc_5_1/2ksi |
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| 13 | 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
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| 14 | To access section editor click on the relevant cell in the "Name" column and select it from the combobox. | |
| 15 | 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. | |
| 16 | Create a new section by defining its name as RigidSection |
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| 17 | Copy and paste the data below. RigidSec RigidMat 18225.0000 18225.0000 18225.0000 31073.2290 27679218.7500 27679218.7500 0.0000 YES NO NORefer to following page for more information about how to define Rigid Section |
Completed Sections definitions are illustrated below.
Step 2: Adding Rebars and Strands to the Section
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. |
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Click + icon at the left top side of the screen. And Select Rebar | |
Enter:
Click Add. |
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Enter:
Click Add. |
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Click + icon at the left top side of the screen. And Select Tendon |
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Enter:
Click Add. |
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Enter:
Click Add. | |
Enter:
Click Add. |
From any cell of the Circle_exist_column row, click on three-dots icon to open Section Editor panel. |
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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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From any cell of the Rectangle_exist_EBcap row, click on three-dots icon to open Section Editor panel. |
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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. |
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Click … icon shown on created rebar. Click Points Spreadsheet. Copy the data below. 0.0000 15.5000
-16.5000 0.0000
16.5000 0.0000 | |
Repeat the previous steps to define the Rebar into the Section |
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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. |
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Select Rebar Enter:
Click Add. Manually bottom position the rebar line within the section. And set data as follows:
Click Apply. |
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Click … icon shown on created rebar. Click Points Spreadsheet. Copy the data below. |
From any cell of the PierCap_exist row, click on three-dots icon to open Section Editor panel. |
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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. |
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Click … icon shown on created rebar. Click Points Spreadsheet. Copy the data below. | |
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. |
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Click … icon shown on created rebar. Click Points Spreadsheet. Copy the data below. | |
Select Rebar
Click Add. Manually middle position the rebar line within the section. And set data as follows:
Click Apply. |
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Click … icon shown on created rebar. Click Points Spreadsheet. Copy the data below. |