External Diaphragm [EX1-CUG]
- mert.goktas (Unlicensed)
Please follow the instructions provided below to create External Diapgrahm.
| 1 | Navigate to Diaphragm > Custom Diaphragm Structural elements are used to ensure that the two Concrete U Girder work together structurally, and these element is the "External Diaphragm”. |  |
| 2 | Initially, choose the specific locations (Support Lines) where you intend to create "External Diaphragms" | 
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| 3 | Then click three-dots icon on Girders cell and pick the two Concrete U Girders (CUG1 & CUG2) between which the External Diaphragm will be placed. |
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| 4 | Allocate the “Thickness” and “Material” properties to all the "External Diaphragms" that have been created. |
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| 1 | Navigate to External Diaphragm under Diaphragm on the tree view. |
| 2 | Copy External Diaphragm from model inputs and paste into OpenBrIM. |
The External Diaphragm that have been created are illustrated below.
External Diaphragm |
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External Diaphragm |
EDCUG1 SL1 [CUG1,CUG2] 30.00 Fc_4ksi
EDCUG2 SL2 [CUG1,CUG2] 30.00 Fc_4ksi
EDCUG3 SL3 [CUG1,CUG2] 30.00 Fc_4ksi
EDCUG4 SL4 [CUG1,CUG2] 30.00 Fc_4ksi |