Navigate to Bridge Geometry > Girder Layout in the tree view.
Navigation
Girder Layout Panel
Step 2: Define First Girder Line
Click the three-dots icon on the first cell under Supports and select insertion points IP1 and IP6 to define the first girder line.
Step 3: Create Remaining Girder Lines
Repeat the process to create girder lines for all girders by selecting the appropriate insertion point pairs.
Step 4: Set Cantilever Lengths
Enter the Initial Cantilever Length and End Cantilever Length as 6.5 ft for each girder.
The cantilever length represents the distance between the bearing and girder end. This distance is included in the self-weight computation of the girder.
Cantilever Length
Verification
After completing these steps, your girder layout should match the view shown below.
Completed Girder Layout
Video Walkthrough
This video demonstrates the process of creating the girder layout by selecting insertion points.
