The General Operation topic covers the concepts and operation procedures for Precast/Prestressed Girder, screen by screen. Whenever appropriate, refer to the AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, Seventeenth Edition, 2003 and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, Seventh Edition, including 2015 Interims. The AASHTO Standard Specifications are referenced throughout the user manual and program using the nomenclature LFD.

Precast/Prestressed Girder has six major tab screens: Project, Geometry, Materials, Loads, Analysis, Beam and Deck. Each tab contains the relevant data. The tab screens appear in the order in which they should be completed. When all information in the tab has been completed, a check mark will replace the original tab icon.