Concrete Deck
Step 1: Click three-dots icon on Cross Sections cell and Edit.
Step 2: Click the three-dots icon on the Cross Section Location cell, and then set Abut1.
Step 3: As a result of these operations, an issue will appear on the OpenBrIM screen. This does not necessarily mean that any operation was done incorrectly. The issue will be resolved when the Cross Section, Girders and Material are set in the next step.
Quick Tip: Learn how to read issues
When encountering the warning as seen in OpenBrIM app, there is a "issue" , it is advised to review the parameters you have provided. This warning suggests that there might be a missing or incorrect parameter in your input. Check inputs to ensure they are accurate and complete.
When a warning is clicked, the reason can be displayed. The warning is expressed in the format of Component Group Name (can be viewed in the treeview) > User Defined Component Name (can be viewed in the spreadsheet name column) > Parameter Name (can be viewed in the spreadsheet column header).
After clicking on 'Superstructure > Connections > Bolted Field Splice' in the tree view, navigate to the Bolt category. Set the Bolt Property input. The issue will be resolved after these steps.
The screenshot demonstrates one example of two Bolted Field Splice components named BFS1 and BFS2 by the user, with parameter names Flange Bolt Property and Web Bolt Property.
Step 4: Keep the Offset from Support Line as default. Click the three-dots icon on the Cross Section cell, and then set DCS1.
Step 5: Keep the Skew Angle as default. Click the three-dots icon on the Variation w/Next Segment cell, and then set Linear.
Step 6: Move to the second row.
Click the three-dots icon on the Cross Section Location cell, and then set Abut4.
Step 7: Click three-dots on the first cell of the Girders and pick the girders G1, G2, G3, G4
Step 8: Keep Taper as default.
Step 9: Click the three-dots icon on the Material cell, and then select Fc_4ksiforDeck.
If you have reached this stage and you don't have a material to select, and if you want to use the Import Button, you can refer to the Quick Tip.
Quick Tip: Learn how to import materials
If there is no material to be set, follow the steps below:
- Click the three dots on the cell and select Import Material.
- In the opened window, choose the material. - Click the Import button.
Step 10: Click three-dots icon on Deck Reinforcement Data cell and Edit.
Step 11: Enter the Start Station as 0.
Step 12: Enter the End Station as 530.
Step 13: Click the three-dots icon on the Deck Rebar Material cell, and then set A615_60.
Step 14: Enter the Long. Deck Rebar Spacing (Top Layer) and Long. Deck Rebar Spacing (Bottom Layer) as 5.
Step 15: Click the three-dots icon on the Long. Deck Rebar (Top Layer) cell, and then set ASTMA615No8.
Step 16: Click the three-dots icon on the Long. Deck Rebar (Bottom Layer) cell, and then set ASTMA615No6.
Step 17: Keep the Clear Cover(Top) as default.
Step 18: Enter the Clear Cover(Bottom) as 3.
Step 19: Keep the Concrete creep adjustment factor as default.
Step 20: Keep FEA and 3D Settings tabs parameters as default.
Step 21: When the steps are completed, the shared screenshot displayed in the adjacent cell should be visible in the 3D view of OpenBrIM.
The completed concrete deck is illustrated below. Please verify that you have the same model on your end by examining each view provided here. For more information on how to perform visual checks, refer to the quick tips.
Quick Tip: Learn how to show Model
Click on the arrow button above the Analysis button located in the upper-left corner of the OpenBrIM screen.
Click on the Model button on the screen that opens up.
Quick Tip: Learn how to show FEA
Click on the arrow button above the Analysis button located in the upper-left corner of the OpenBrIM screen.
Click on the FEA button on the screen that opens up.
To view the entire procedure explained on this page, please watch the recorded Video below.
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