Concrete Deck

This section defines the concrete deck geometry, cross-sections, material properties, and reinforcement.

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For detailed parameter explanations, see the Concrete Deck Reference.

Steps

Step 1: Navigate to Concrete Deck

Navigate to Deck > Concrete Deck in the tree view.

Concrete Deck navigation

Concrete Deck spreadsheet

Step 2: Select Girders

Click the three-dots icon on the Girders column and select Pick. Graphically select the girders (CUG1, CUG2) to associate with the deck.

Step 3: Define Cross-Section

Click the three-dots icon on the Cross-Section cell and select Edit.

Edit Cross-Section

Step 4: Assign Cross-Section Locations

Click the three-dots icon on Cross Section Location and define the locations:

Support Line	Cross-Section
SL1	CS1
SL4	CS1

Cross-Section Location

Cross-Section Assignment

Quick Tip: Cross-Section Variation

When the cross-section changes between two support lines, use the Variation w/Next Segment parameter to define transition attributes between sections.

Step 5: Assign Material

Navigate back to the General tab and set Material to Fc_5ksi.

General Tab

Step 6: Define Deck Reinforcement

Click the three-dots icon on Deck Reinforcement Data and select Edit.

Reinforcement Data

Enter the reinforcement parameters:

Parameter	Value
Rebar Material	A615_60
Top Cover	4 in
Bottom Cover	4 in
Top Rebar	ASTMA615No9
Bottom Rebar	ASTMA615No9
Top Spacing	2 in
Bottom Spacing	2 in

Reinforcement Configuration

Verification

The completed concrete deck is shown below.

Completed Deck Plan

Completed Deck 3D