F Shape Barrier [EX1-STG]
- mert.goktas (Unlicensed)
Please follow the instructions provided below to add F shape barriers to both sides of the bridge.
| 1 | Navigate to Superstructure Attachments > F Shape Barrier |  |
| 2 | The F barrier will be defined on both the left and right sides of the Deck object. Click three-dots icon on Deck cell and set Deck1 at twice. | |
| 3 | Select the Orientation of the barriers on both sides as in the figure.
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| 4 | Set the concrete Material of the barrier to Fc_4ksi. |
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| 5 | Enter Start Transverse Offset and End Transverse Offset as in the figure. | |
| 6 | You can make adjustments to the "Dimensions" tab if you wish. |
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| 7 | Barriers are included in the FE model to distribute the Wind Forces. Also, by assigning a section, you can define a custom shaped barrier.
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| 1 | Navigate to F Shape Barrier under Superstructure Attachments on the tree view. |
| 2 | Copy F Shape Barrier, and Dimensions from model inputs and paste into OpenBrIM. |
The F Shape Barrier that have been created are illustrated below.
F Shape Barrier | |
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F Shape Barrier | Dimensions |
BR1 Deck1 Left Fc_4ksi -251 -251
BR2 Deck1 Right Fc_4ksi 251 251 | BR1 35 20 15 10 0
BR2 35 20 15 10 0 |