OpenBridge Modeler

To add a bridge unit

To place a bridge unit in the currently active bridge, use the following procedure.

You must have at least one bridge in your current model.
Note: An OpenBridge Modeler project can contain multiple bridges and each bridge can have multiple units.
  1. Either:

    on the Home ribbon tab, select the Add tool in the Bridge Setup group

    or

    key in bmgeom bridgeunit add

  2. (Optional) Type a Unit Name and Description.
    Tip: The unit Name value will be automatically generated for you.
  3. Select the Bridge Type to use from the drop-down list:
    • Beam Slab (P/S or RC Concrete Girders)
    • Beam Slab (Steel Girders)
    • RC Slab
    • CIP Concrete Box
    • Segmental
  4. Select Start or End from the Location drop-down list.
  5. Data point in a view window.
The unit is added to the active bridge. The unit details can be seen in the Project Explorer dialog on the Bridge Data tab.
Tip: The bridge unit is not graphically represented without pierlines.