To generate a beam report

The beam report contains a length report and an elevation report. In this release, the length report is only generated for concrete girders.

The beam length report includes, for every beam in the bridge, the true length (measured along the beam length in 3D), the projected length (2D plan length), and also includes the beam grade(slope) as a percent, direction and rotation about the vertical axis of the beam if any.

  1. Either:
    • on the Analysis and Reporting ribbon tab, select the Beam tool in the Bridge Reporting group

    • key in bmreport reports beamelevation
    The Preview window opens and the Beam Elevations Report is generated with the elevations at tenth points along the centerline of each beam.

    For steel bridges with built-up beams, the report additionally provides elevations at top and bottom of flange at specified points along the beam length.

  2. Optional: To save the file:
    1. In the Preview window, select the Save tool.
      The Save As dialog opens.
    2. Type a File name and select a location.
    3. Click Save.
    The file is saved using the .prnx file extension. This file can be re-opened using the Preview window.
  3. Optional: Create output of the report:
    OptionDescription
    To print a copy select either the Print tool (to change printer settings) or Quick Print tool (to use the default Windows printer and settings).
    To save a PDF copy select the Export > Export To > PDF File tool. Provide the PDF options and click OK. You will be prompted to save the file.
    To e-mail a PDF copy select the Export > E-Mail As > PDF File tool. After saving the file as you would for export, a new e-mail draft is opened in your default e-mail client with this file attached.