FCM Bridge

Summary


Create an Assembly Unit for the FCM Beam Bridge type using the library in the program.

 

How to Run


[Base Mode]

  • Ribbon Menu > [Base] Tab > [Library] Group > Template

    • FCM Bridge

 

Explanation


General Tab

  • [General Information]

    • Template Name : Enter the name of the Assembly Unit to be created.

    • Run Modify Mode after Creation : If turned on, the Assembly Unit Mode automatically runs when the user creates the template after entering all the settings so that the created template model can be modified.

 

 

Layout Tab

Pier Table

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enter the span configuration and the pier table information of the bridge.

  • [Bridge Information]

    • Number of Piers : Sets the number of piers. The template supports up to 10 piers/11 spans.

    • Pier Table Support : Sets the top and bottom connection methods.

  • [Guide]
    Shows the variable information that defines the span configuration.

  • [Pier Table]

    • Advanced : When set to On, the number of diaphragms and the pier table dimensions can be set differently to each pier individually.

    • P.T. : Enter the total length of the pier table.

    • B : Enter the horizontal length of the pier table bottom.

When the Advaced Properties are set to On, the number of diaphragms and the pier table dimensions can be set differently to each pier individually.

 

  • For a Single Diaphragm

    • T1 : Enter the distance between the diaphragm and the starting point.

    • T2 : Enter the diaphragm thickness.

    • T3 : Enter the distance between the diaphragm and the right end.

  • For a Double Diaphragm

    • T1 : Enter the distance between the diaphragm and the starting point.

    • T2, T4 : Enter the diaphragm thickness.

    • T3 : Enter the distance between diaphragms.

    • T5 : Enter the distance between the diaphragm and the right end.

  • B : Enter the horizontal length of the pier table bottom.

  • [Key Segment]

    • Advanced : When set to On, the Key Segment length can be set differently for each pier table.

    • K1 : Enter the Key Segment length of the span’s start point.

    • K2 : Enter the Key Segment length of the span’s middle point.

The number of adjacent isometric section segments is set to 1 at first, and if the side section starts, the value must be entered afterwards after turning on Advanced Check.

When the Advaced Properties are set to On, the Key Segment length can be set differently according to position.

 

  • Length : Enter the Key Segment length according to position.

  • Straight Segment Number(Left) : Enter the number of straight segments on the left of the key segment.

  • Straight Segment Number(Right) : Enter the number of straight segments on the right of the key segment.

 

  • [FCM Zone]

    • Advanced : When set to On, the split interval distance of each girder in the direction of the pier start point of can be set individually.

    • Zone1 : In the FCM Zone, enter the split interval distance of the girder from the pier in the start point direction. (Upto Key Segment)

    • Zone2 : In the FCM Zone, enter the split interval distance of the girder from the pier in the end point direction. (Upto Key Segment)

When the Advanced Properties are set to On, the split interval distance of each girder in the direction of the pier start point of can be set individually.

 

  • Zone1 : : In the FCM Zone, enter the split interval distance of the girder from the pier in the start point direction. (Upto Key Segment)

  • Curvature : Enter the highest order of the curve expression defining the cross-section curve of Zone1.

  • Zone2 : In the FCM Zone, enter the split interval distance of the girder from the pier in the end point direction. (Upto Key Segment)

  • Curvature : Enter the higest degree of the curve that defines the side section curve of Zone2.

  • [FSM Zone]
    Set the segment distance information of the TSM Zone.

    • FSM(Start) : Enter the girder split interval distance at the FSM Zone start point. (Upto Key Segment).

    • FSM(End) : Enter the girder split interval distance at the FSM Zone end point. (Upto Key Segment).

  • [End Zone]
    Set the expansion joint length of the strating point and the diaphragm thickness.

    • Advanced : If set to On,

    • Expansion Length(Start) : Enter the expansion joint lenth of the start point.

    • Expansion Length(End) : Enter the expansion joint lenth of the end point.

    • Diaphragm Length(Start) : Enter the diagphragm thickness at the start point.

    • Diaphragm Length(End) : Enter the diagphragm thickness at the end point.

 

 

Model Tab

Deck Slab

Enter the road cross section components of the bridge.

  • Deck Width : Enter the girder deck width.

  • Pave. Thickness : Enter the road pavement thickness.

  • Layout Offset : Enter the offset between the alignment center and the structure center.

  • Spacing

    • Spacing(L1) : Enter the width of the left railing of the bridge traverse cross section.

    • Spacing(L2) : The width of the left side road of the bridge traverse cross section is automatically input. (Entire Road Width - (Median Strip + Left Barrier + Right Barrier)) / 2

    • Spacing(L3) : Enter the median strip width.

    • Spacing(L4) : The width of the right side road to the cross section of the bridge is automatically input. (Entire Road Width - (Median Strip + Left Barrier + Right Barrier)) / 2

    • Spacing(L5) : Enter the width of the right railing of the bridge traverse cross section.

  • Type(L1 ~ L5) : Set the type of structure that will be placed at Spacing (L1 to 5).

 

Section

  • H0 ~ HSD0 : Enter the dimensions of the corresponding portion of the sectional drawing.

 

 

Bearing Setting

  • b1 : Enter the distance between the center of cross-section and the bearing center.

  • b2 : Enter the distance between the bearing center and the girder end in the bridge direction.

  • h1 : Enter the height of the standalone bearing.

  • h2 : Enter the total height of the bearing including the mortar.

 

Haunch Length

  • Lh1 : Enter the haunch length from the diaphragm at the end of girder.

  • Lh2 : Enter the haunch length from the diaphragm at the pier.

  • Lh3 : In the case of double diaphragm, enter the haunch length between the two diaphragms.

 

Sub Structure

  • Start Support : Select the start support of the Assembly Unit to create.

  • Middle Support : Select the middle support of the Assembly Unit to create.

  • End Support : Select the end support of the Assembly Unit to create.

 

 

Tendon Tab

Tendon Arrange.

  • Create Tendon : If set to Off, the Assembly Unit is created with the tendon dimensions.

 

  • H1 ~ DY3 : Enter the dimensions of the corresponding portion of the sectional drawing.

 

Tendon Number

  • N1~N8 : Enter the number of tendons for each location (based on half deck)
    - N1~N4 : Enter the number of tendons in the superstructure of the FCM.
    - N5~N6 : FEnter the number of tendons in the substructure of the FCM.
    - N7~N8 : : Enter the number of tendons of the FSM.

 

Tendon Property

  • [FCM(Top)]
    Enter the specifications and anchorage information of the tendon in the FCM superstructure.

  • [Tendon Area]

    • Strand Diameter : Set the diameter of the strand.

    • Number of Strand : Enter the number of strands.

  • [Anchorage]

    • Manufacturer : Enter the manufacturer of the anchorage.

    • Anchorage Type : Enter the type of anchorage.

    • DB : Set the DB for each type of anchorage.

  • The option settings as identical to FCM.

  • [FCM(Bottom)]
    Enter the specifications and anchorage information of the tendon in the FCM substructure.

  • [FSM]
    FSM : Enter the specifications and anchorage information of the tendon in the FSM.

 

Anchorage

  • [Anchorage Number]
    Enter the number of anchors for each segment. (based on half deck)
    - Enter 1 : 1 tendon for each segment (total of 2) based on half deck.
    - Enter 2: 2 tendons for each segment (total of 4) based on half deck.

  • [Anchorage Position]

    • x ~ R(Mininmum) : Enter the dimensions of the corresponding portion of the sectional drawing.

 

 

Library Tab

 

 

 

 

Reference Materials