RM Bridge Modeler Help

Segments

A segment defines a part of the system for the export to RM, that is built up along a certain direction. A main girder is related to a specified axis, but a pier is always defined vertically and its position is dependent on the position of the segment it is connected to.

A segment consists of several segment points. They lay geometrically along an axis or for a pier, they lay on a imaginary, vertical axis. The segment points are used for defining beam elements and nodes.

Segments can be created or modified in the segment list. This list is opened by clicking the arrow next to the edit box of segments .

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Work on segments

The input of segment points can be done by a certain list at the right vertical symbol column and is described there. Name, type and the assignment of axis are defined by using the segment list.

Segment list

 

Insert a segment

A new segment can be entered in the segment list by using the symbols "Insert before" or "Insert after". All segments are sorted alphabetically. Hence, both symbols have the same meaning.

Modify a segment

A selected segment can be modified by using the Modify tool. An appropriate input window for the input is opened.

Delete a segment

The selected segment can be deleted by using the Delete tool. A  confirmation is requested.

Activate a segment

A segment is active if its name appears in the segment edit box. Select a segment in the list and press OK to activate it. The list is closed after the confirmation. The definition of segment points refers to the currently active segment.

Cross section plot at segment/Strakon

STRAKON is the name of a CAD software specialized in the field of concrete drawings. RM Modeler offers an interface to this CAD program. All created FE-cross sections of a segment will be plotted. The export is made by plot file(s) and a list file of points. The plot file may be displayed using the CRT tool in the horizontal symbol row. The list file contains the 3D coordinates of the nodes of the FE-cross section along the axis.