OpenBridge Modeler

To add a bridge

To add a bridge to the project, use the following procedure.

  1. Either:

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

    or

    Key in bmgeom bridge add

    The Add Bridge setting dialog opens.
  2. (Optional) Type a bridge Name and Description.
    Tip: The bridge Name value will be automatically generated for you.
  3. (Optional) Type a bridge Structure Number, commonly used in the USA.
  4. (Optional) Type a Unit Name and Description.
    Tip: The unit Name value will be automatically generated for you.
  5. 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
  6. In a view window, select an alignment.
  7. Data point anywhere in the view window to accept.
A new bridge and bridge unit are added to the model. The new bridge unit is set as the active unit.