Girder Erection (Complete)

This section defines the complete girder erection construction stage.

Navigation: Construction > Superstructure Construction > Girder Erection (Complete)

For detailed parameter explanations, see the Girder Erection (Complete) Reference.

Overview

Girder erection is typically only necessary to consider the non-composite state of girders in a design process. As a result, in general industry practice, girders and cross frames are erected in a single stage. However, if the user needs to model a detailed girder erection process, they can utilize the features available under the 'Girder Erection (Partial)' section.

Steps

Step 1: Navigate to Girder Erection

Navigate to Loading > Construction > Superstructure > Girder Erection (Complete) in the tree view.

Girder erection navigation

Girder erection tree

Step 2: Select Construction Stage

Click the three-dot icon on the Stage cell and select GirderStage as the construction stage.

Step 3: Assign Bridge

Click the three-dot icon on the Bridge cell and set the Bridge as BRG1.

Bridge assignment

Verification

All girders and bracing should be assigned to the GirderStage.