Pier Column Code Check T

This section creates code check templates for pier columns.

Navigation: Templates for Code Check and Load Rating > Pier Column Code Check

Steps

Step 1: Navigate to Pier Column Code Check Template

Navigate to Templates for Code Check and Load Rating > Pier Column Code Check in the tree view.

Navigation

Step 2: Create Template

Enter the name PierColCCT in the Name column.

Step 3: Assign Load Combination Table

Click the three-dots icon on Load Combination Table and select SubstructureLCT.

Since pier columns are substructure elements, use the substructure load combination table.

Load Combination Assignment

Step 4: Configure Parameters

Set the following parameters:

Parameter	Value
Procedures for Shear Resistance (β and θ)	Generalized
Limit State for Shear Check	Strength Limit States
Interaction Diagram Limit State	Strength Limit States
Flexure Sign (Effective Shear Depth)	Use Critical Shear Concurrent Bending Moment

Parameter Settings

Additional Parameters

More Parameters

Step 5: Set State Provisions

Click the three-dots icon on Select State Provisions and assign FDOT.

State Provisions

Verification

After completing these steps, the Pier Column Code Check template is ready for use.