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August 18th and September 6th 2023

Project Templates and OpenBrIM Community Space Version

  • Steel I Girder Bridge Template [SIG]:  v82

  • Steel Tub Girder Bridge Template [STG]: v32

  • Concrete Precast I Girder Bridge Template [CPIG]: v62

  • Concrete Box Girder Bridge Template [CBG]: v27

  • Concrete U Girder Bridge Template [CUG]: v14

  • Concrete Spliced I Girder Bridge Template[CSIG]: v11

Library Objects

Bridge Objects

  • Pier Cap [OBPBase_PierCap] [SIG-STG-CPIG-CBG-CUG-CSIG]

    • Introduces the capability to specify 3D longitudinal parametric rebars #new

  • Transverse Stiffener [OBPTransverseStiffenerGirderTubPlate - OBPTransverseStiffenerGirderIPlate] [SIG - STG]

    • The 3D model of the transverse stiffener was not correctly created when the girder is selected as straight. #bugfix #3D

  • Longitudinal Stiffener [OBPLongitudinalStiffenerGirderIPlate] [SIG - STG]

    • The 3D model of the longitudinal stiffener was not correctly created when the girder is selected as straight. #bugfix #3D

  • Bottom Flange Stiffener [OBPBottomFlangeStiffenerGirderTubPlate] [STG]

    • The 3D model of the bottom flange stiffener was not correctly created when the girder is selected as straight. #bugfix #3D

  • Roadway [OBPRoadway] [SIG-STG-CPIG-CBG-CUG-CSIG]

    • The object now issues a warning message when certain inputs are missing. #improvement

  • Cross Frames [OBPBase_InternalCrossframe - OBPBase_Crossframe] [SIG-STG]

    • The 3D model of the cross frames was not correctly created when the girder is selected as straight. #bugfix #3D

  • Field Splice [OBPBoltedFieldSplice] [SIG-STG-CPIG]

    • The 3D model of the bolted field splice was not correctly created when the girder is selected as straight. #bugfix #3D

  • Tub Girder Bracing [OBPBase_BracingGirderTub] [STG]

    • The 3D model of the Tub Girder Bracing was not correctly created when the girder is selected as straight. #bugfix #3D

  • Tub Girder Diaphragm [OBPBase_Diaphragm] [STG]

    • The 3D model of the Tub Girder Diaphragm was not correctly created when the girder is selected as straight. #bugfix #3D

    • Introduces additional input to collect flange width #newinput

  • Continuity Diaphragm [OBPConnectionDiaphragmPrecastI ] [CPIG] #newobject

    • Introducing a continuity diaphragm object, which serves the purpose of ensuring the continuity of girders when a deck is poured between them.

FEA(Loading & Construction Stages)

  • Girder Erection [OBPGirderErection] [SIG-STG]

    • Introducing the longitudinal stiffener weight parameter, which is designed to automatically calculate and apply the load associated with its 3D geometry during the girder erection process.

  • Girder Construction Complete [OBPGirderConstructionCompleteGirderTub] [STG]

    • Introducing the longitudinal stiffener weight parameter, which is designed to automatically calculate and apply the load associated with its 3D geometry during the girder erection process.

  • Deck Casting [OBPDeckCasting] [SIG-STG-PIG]

    • The issue of double-counting haunch load in discontinuous girders has been resolved.

  • Wind On Live Load AASHTO [OBPWindOnLiveLoadAASHTO] [SIG-STG-CPIG-CBG-CUG-CSIG]

    • Results for each lane within the object are now calculated individually and enveloped. In the previous version, lane results were combined by summation.

  • Bearing Fixity Changes [OBPChangeSuperstructureConnection] #newobject

    • A new object has been added to override/change bearing fixities at each stage.



Code Check & Report Objects

  • Pier Cap Code Check [OBPBase_PierCapCodeCheck] [SIG-STG-CPIG-CBG-CUG-CSIG]

    • The pier cap code check object now supports 3D-defined rebars in the pier cap. #new

    • In some cases, the Service Limit State Rebar stress check does not correctly compute the orientation of the section for negative bending. This issue is noticeable in the detailed report. Therefore, if you do not observe any problems in your detailed reports and the section orientations were accurate, there is no cause for concern. #bugfix #codecheck

  • Prestressed I Girder Code Check [OBPBase_PrestressedIGirderCodeCheck] [CPIG]

    • In some cases, the Service Limit State Rebar stress check does not correctly compute the orientation of the section for negative bending. This issue is noticeable in the detailed report. Therefore, if you do not observe any problems in your detailed reports and the section orientations were accurate, there is no cause for concern. #bugfix #codecheck

  • Spliced I Girder Code Check [OBPBase_SplicedGirderCodeCheck] [CSIG]

    • In some cases, the Service Limit State Rebar stress check does not correctly compute the orientation of the section for negative bending. This issue is noticeable in the detailed report. Therefore, if you do not observe any problems in your detailed reports and the section orientations were accurate, there is no cause for concern. #bugfix #codecheck

  • Pier Cap Code Check State Specification [OBPSubSummaryReport_PierCapCodeCheck] [SIG-STG-CPIG-CBG-CUG-CSIG]

    • The Summary Report now shows FDOT DC ratios in a separate table. #improvement

  • Drilled Shaft Code Check [OBPTemplate_PileCodeCheck] [SIG-STG-CPIG-CBG-CUG-CSIG] #newobject

    • A new code-check object has been introduced for performing code checks on drilled shafts.

  • Quantity Take Off Report [OBPQuantityTakeOff] [SIG-STG-CPIG] #newobject

    • introduced a Quantity Take-off Report to calculate costs and quantities for each bridge component.

CAD Objects

  • Framing Plan CAD [OBPCADDFramingPlan] [SIG-STG-CPIG] #newobject

    • A new CAD object has been introduced for the 2D CAD representation of the framing

  • Bridge Cross Section CAD [OBPCADDBridgeCrossSection] [SIG-STG-CPIG] #newobject

    • A new CAD object has been introduced for the 2D CAD representation of the superstructure cross-section

  • Alignment CAD [OBPCADDAlignmentData] [SIG-STG-CPIG] #newobject

    • A new CAD object has been introduced for the 2D CAD representation of the alignment.

  • Substructure CAD [OBPCADDSubStructure] [SIG-STG-CPIG] #newobject

    • A new CAD object has been introduced for the 2D CAD representation of the substructures.

  • Plan and Elevation CAD [OBPCADDPlanAndElevation] [SIG-STG-CPIG] #newobject

    • A new CAD object has been introduced for the 2D CAD representation of the superstructure for plan and elevation view.


September 7th and September 25th 2023

Project Templates and OpenBrIM Community Space Version

  • Steel I Girder Bridge Template [SIG]:  v83

  • Steel Tub Girder Bridge Template [STG]: v33

  • Concrete Precast I Girder Bridge Template [CPIG]: v63

  • Concrete Box Girder Bridge Template [CBG]: v28

  • Concrete U Girder Bridge Template [CUG]: v15

  • Concrete Spliced I Girder Bridge Template[CSIG]: v12

Library Objects

Bridge Objects

  • Continuity Diaphragm [OBPConnectionDiaphragmPrecastI] [CPIG] #newobject

    • The felines of continuity diaphragm have been incorporated into the definition of the girder FEComposite. Girder FEComposite now shows continuous moment diagram at the location of the continuity diaphragm.

  • Steel Tub Girder [OBPGirderSteelTubPlate] [STG]

    • Updated rigid line generation logic for bearing connections.

FEA(Loading & Construction Stages)

  • Element Load For Steel I Girder [OBPGirderLoadSteelI] [SIG] #newobject

    • Introduced a new load object for applying loads to bridge components such as flanges and girders automatically. Now, users don't need to specify the geometry for the load; they can quickly select the bridge component.

  • Element Load For Steel Tub Girder [OBPGirderLoadSteelTub] [STG] #newobject

    • Introduced a new load object for applying loads to bridge components such as flanges and girders automatically. Now, users don't need to specify the geometry for the load; they can quickly select the bridge component.

  • Element Load For Prestressed I Girder [OBPGirderLoadPrecastI [CPIG] #newobject

    • Introduced a new load object for applying loads to bridge components such as flanges and girders automatically. Now, users don't need to specify the geometry for the load; they can quickly select the bridge component.

Code Check & Report Objects

  • Steel I Girder Code Check [OBPBase_SteelIGirderCodeCheck] [SIG]

    • Corrects a typo in the web thickness notation.

  • Steel Tub Girder Code Check [OBPBase_SteelTubGirderCodeCheck] [STG]

    • Corrects a typo in the web thickness notation.

    • Now, you can view stress computation details.

    • Updated shear computation and St. Venant torsional shear stress computation logic and transparently displays the logic to the user. #bugfix #codecheck

    • Updated navigation tree.

  • Pier Cap Code Check [OBPBase_PierCapCodeCheck] [SIG-STG-CPIG-CBG-CUG-CSIG]

    • Pier cap code checks can now incorporate tendons into the code check procedures. #new

Generative Objects

  • Generative Object For Hammer Head Pier [OBPGenPierHammerhead] [SIG-STG-CPIG] #newobject

    • Introduced a new generative object for quickly creating hammerhead piers.

  • Generative Object For Multi Column Piers [OBPGenBentMultiColumn ] [SIG-STG-CPIG] #newobject

    • Introduced a new generative object for quickly creating multi column piers.

  • Generative Object For Multi Straddle Bents [OBPGenBentStraddle ] [SIG-STG-CPIG] #newobject

    • Introduced a new generative object for quickly creating straddle bents.

  • Generative Object For Steel I Girder Bridge Superstructure [OBPGenBridgeLayoutSteelI] #newobject

    • Introduced a new generative object for quickly creating steel I Girder bridge superstructure.

  • Generative Object For Prestressed I Girder Bridge Superstructure [OBPGenBridgeLayoutPrecastI] [CPIG] #newobject

    • Introduced a new generative object for quickly creating Precast I Girder Bridge Superstructure.

  • Generative Object For Staged Construction Activities and Loading [OBPGenBridgeLayoutPrecastI - OBPGenConstructionAndLoadingSteelI] [SIG-CPIG] #newobject

    • Introduced a new generative object for quickly creating staged construction activities and loads for steel I girder and prestressed I girder bridges.

  • Generative Object For Steel I Girder Code Check [OBPGenCodeCheckSteelIGirder][SIG] #newobject

    • Introduced a new generative object for quickly creating code check for steel I girders at every tenth station.

  • Generative Object For Steel I Girder Code Check [OBPGenCodeCheckSteelIGirder][SIG-STG-CPIG] #newobject

    • Introduced a new generative object for quickly creating code check for pier caps(at bearing positions and column faces) and column(top and bottom).


September 25th and October 10th 2023

Steel I Girder :  v85
Steel Tub Girder : -
Precast I Girder : v64
Concrete Box Girder : v29
Concrete U Girder : v16
Spliced I Girder : v13
Custom Girder : v6

Library Objects

Bridge Objects

General Update: Now all referencing objects are readonly.

  • Pier Cap [OBPBase_PierCap] [SIG-STG-CPIG-CBG-CUG-CSIG]

    • Improvements to mesh logic

FEA(Loading & Construction Stages)

  • Wind Load AASHTO [OBP_WindLoadAASHTO] [SIG-CPIG]

    • Updated wind load moment computation #bugfix #loading

Code Check & Report Objects

  • Steel I Girder Code Check [OBPBase_SteelIGirderCodeCheck] [SIG]

    • Section properties for negative bending are now computed using the lumped rebar approach, even if the user selects the approach of using rebar at the real location, in order to standardize the internal code.

    • Section CADDs are now larger by default.

    • Corrected clear cover computation. #bugfix #codecheck

  • Steel I Girder Load Rating [Base_SteelIGirderLoadRating] [SIG]

    • Section properties for negative bending are now computed using the lumped rebar approach, even if the user selects the approach of using rebar at the real location, in order to standardize the internal code.

    • Corrected clear cover computation. #bugfix #codecheck

  • Cross Frame Code Check [OBPBase_CrossFrameCodeCheck] [SIG]

    • Improvements to detailed report

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