Bridge Wizard dialog
Allows users to quickly create complete bridge models by entering just a few inputs. Models can then be adjusted or modified using other OBM tools. Found on the Home ribbon tab in the Bridge Setup group.
Tool Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Bridge name | Unique name for bridge to be created |
| Alignment | Pick interactively from dgn file or use the option to create a default alignment |
| Bridge Type | Select from list of supported bridge types |
| Deck Template | Select from list. New Templates can be added under Utilities > Libraries |
| Spans | Input span lengths as
Or
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| Beam Spacing | RS S1 S2 … where RS is spacing from deck edge and S1
S2 are beam spacings
Or NumberOfBeams@S1 -Example: 5@6.5 will place 5 beams at 6.5 ft spacing. Edge distances will be computed symmetrically based on deck template width. |
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Beam Template | Select from list. New Templates can be added under Utilities > Libraries |
| Built-Up Beam | If Bridge type is Steel girder, input the Web and Flange dimensions. Both top and bottom flanges are assumed to be the same dimensions. |
| Abutment Template | Select from list. New Templates can be added under Utilities > Libraries |
| Pier Template | Select from list. New Templates can be added under Utilities > Libraries |
| Left Barrier Template | Check the box and select from List. |
| Left Barrier Template | Check the box and select from List. |
| Bridge Start Station | Input Bridge Start Station, or if picking alignment, use cursor to click interactively and select station on the picked alignment. |
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Alignment Advanced Options | Specify additional parameters like X, Y, Z , start Tangent direction, radius and hand to generate either straight or circular simple starter alignments. |
| Custom Deck | If this option is selected, specify deck width and deck thickness in master units, rather than selecting a predefined template. |
| Support Skew Angles | Specify SupportLine skew angles for one or more supports. |
On the Materials tab, you can specify material properties for various bridge components. The materials come from the Material library, and include both cost and structural properties.