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
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.
