Template - Quick Bridge Template

Use the Quick Bridge Template form to quickly begin a default Bridge Model by specifying the bridge span(s) and a bridge deck section type.

When the OK button is clicked, a complete Bridge Object is created with the span lengths and deck sections as specified above and with default material properties, frame section properties, lanes, vehicles, vehicle classes, functions, load patterns, and load cases, among other components, also defined. Use the Home > Bridge Wizard command to access the Bridge Wizard, which lists the default definitions used to quickly create the Bridge Model. The default definitions are listed in the Currently Define Items tree on the  Bridge Wizard. The default models can be modified using the commands on the Layout, Components, Loads, Bridge, Analysis, Design/Rating, and Advanced tabs.

 

Access the Quick Bridge Template form as follows:

  1. Click the File > New command to display the New Model form.

  2. Set the Units to Metric or English using the Initialize Model from Defaults with Units drop-down list or the Initialize from Existing Model option.

  3. Select the Quick Bridge template button.