Prestressed I Girder Code Check T

This section creates code check templates for prestressed I girders, defining load combinations and analysis parameters for strength, service, and fatigue limit state checks.

Navigation: Templates for Code Check and Load Rating > Prestressed I Girder Code Check

For detailed parameter explanations, see the Prestressed I Girder Code Check Template Reference.

Overview

Multiple code check templates can be defined for different limit states and design scenarios. Each template specifies load combinations and verification settings.

Steps

Step 1: Navigate to Prestressed I Girder Code Check Template

Navigate to Templates for Code Check and Load Rating > Prestressed I Girder Code Check in the tree view.

Navigation

Step 2: Create Template

Enter the name PIGTemp in the Name column.

Step 3: Assign Load Case for Girder Weight

Click the three-dots icon on Load Case of Girder Weight Only and select DC1 (dead load).

Load Case Selection

Step 4: Assign Load Combination Table

Click the three-dots icon on Load Combination Table and assign SuperstructureLCT.

Since I-girders are part of the superstructure, use the superstructure load combination table.

Load Combination Assignment

Step 5: Keep Default Parameters

Maintain all other parameters at their default values.

Default Parameters

Step 6: Configure Section Property Tab

Navigate to the Section Property tab and set parameters as shown.

Section Property Tab

Verification

After completing these steps, the Prestressed I Girder Code Check template is ready for use.