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TRAINING GETTING STARTED
MODELER –AASHTO
RM Bridge V8i
July 2014
RM Bridge Professional Engineering Software for Bridges of all Types

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Contents
1 General ......................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 The Example (Tutorial) ....................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 The Structural System.......................................................................................... 1-2
1.2.1 Support Constraints ......................................................................................... 1-3
1.2.2 Cross-Section ................................................................................................... 1-3
2 Program Start ............................................................................................................... 2-1
3 Creating a New Project Directory................................................................................ 3-1
4 Construction of Axis .................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Create an Axis...................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Constructing an Axis in Plan ............................................................................... 4-2
4.3 Constructing an Axis in Elevation ....................................................................... 4-5
4.4 Modify ................................................................................................................. 4-7
5 Construction of Cross-Section ..................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Definitions ........................................................................................................... 5-4
5.1.1 Construction Lines ........................................................................................... 5-4
5.1.2 Reference Points .............................................................................................. 5-4
5.1.3 Cross-Section ................................................................................................... 5-4
5.1.4 Parts ................................................................................................................. 5-4
5.1.5 Reference Sets ................................................................................................. 5-4
5.1.6 Layer Management .......................................................................................... 5-4
5.2 Definition of Construction Lines ......................................................................... 5-5
5.3 Cross-Section Elements ....................................................................................... 5-8
5.4 Definition of Reference-Sets ............................................................................. 5-10
5.4.1 Connection Points .......................................................................................... 5-10
5.4.2 Stress Points ................................................................................................... 5-12
5.4.3 Reinforcement Groups ................................................................................... 5-15
6 Segment Definition ...................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1 Definition of the Structural System ..................................................................... 6-2
6.2 Definition of Segment Points............................................................................... 6-2
6.3 Cross-Section Assignment ................................................................................... 6-3
6.4 Assignment of Element Numbers ........................................................................ 6-4
7 Definition of Supports ................................................................................................. 7-1
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7.1 Geometrical position of bearing: ......................................................................... 7-1
7.2 Definition of Support ........................................................................................... 7-2
8 3D - View .................................................................................................................... 8-1
9 Export to RM .............................................................................................................. 9-1
9.1 Export to RM ...................................................................................................... 9-1
9.2 Closing the Modeller Session. ......................................................................... 9-2

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1 General
The following small example will show all necessary RM Modeller definitions for a
small bridge structure. All input steps are described in detail and we invite you to follow the
procedure as follows to get a feeling for the program use.
 Definition:
1. Axes
Geometrical definition of the road/rail axes.
2. Cross-section
Geometrical definition of the cross-section
3. Segment
Several logical units of the structure are represented as “segments”. In this example
the main girder for instance is one segment, a pier would be another segment on its
own.
4. Structural System (Export to RM)
The structural system with all necessary information (bearings, stress flow, …) is
prepared for the subsequent run of the structural analysis in RM.
The 3-dimensional bridge axis is defined in plan and elevation.

The change along the axis is called Station.
The Segments are subdivided using Segment points.
The cross-sections are assigned to the Segments via the Segment points.
The spacing between the Segment points will be Elements, the Segment points will be
Nodes in the structural system for RM.
The structural system is therefore defined by the axis, the cross-section and the segment.

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1.1 The Example (Tutorial)

A two span T-beam structure (see Fig. 1) will be analysed in the following:
Fig. 1: T-Beam with 2*30m span wise
1.2 The Structural System
A1 A2 A3
30m 30m
10x3m 10x3m
Fig. 2: Structural System
 Axis in plan:
Part 1: straight line: Station: 0-60 m
 Axis in elevation:
Part 1.: straight line: Station: 0-60 m
 The numbering:
Node numbers (span wise): 101-111-121
Element numbers (span wise): 101-110,111-120
Support (spring) elements: 1100, 1200, 1300

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1.2.1 Support Constraints
A1 A2 A3
1100 1200 1300
101-110 111-120
Fig. 3: Defined Support Constraints
1.2.2 Cross-Section
8.00 m
0.25 m
0.10 m
2.00 m
1.65 m
0.10 m
3.50 m 3.40 m
1.00 m
Fig. 4: T-Beam Cross-section

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2 Program Start
After installing the software, it can be started with the following icon which will be availa-
ble on the desktop:

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3 Creating a New Project Directory

Once RM is open, you will have to create a directory for the project, and then initialize the
project:
Start the program by double clicking the RM icon.

Opening RM
Go to “File” then
Create a new project directory
“Change Work
Directory” and
create a new,
empty directory
for the project.
RM creates
many files for
each project, so
it is necessary to
have a separate
folder for each
project.
Select an existing directory or create a new one and then click ok.

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Now the project has to be initialized.
Go to “File” then “Initialize

Current Project”.
Define directory

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A series of four screens will
appear where you can select
the following:
1. Code, material
groups, and units.
Make sure to select
Default Units for
this tutorial.
2. Project information
such as a project
name.
3. Curve directions and
Initialize Project
coordinate offsets.
4. BrIM information.

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Confirm
Double Click
on Modeler to
open the Mod-
Start the Modeller
eler.

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4 Construction of Axis
Axis elements are used to define the axis in plan. For this example the axis is straight.
4.1 Create an Axis
There are two methods

for creating the axis. In
both cases, the first step
is to right click on Axes
in the menu tree and
select new axis:
First Method:
The default proposal
Define an Axis
for axis name (axis1),

initial station and in-
creasing station-
numbering is chosen
for this example the
Length is set to 60m.
<OK>.
Confirm
The created axis is displayed in the menu tree under Axes. Several axes can be defined in
one project.

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The new axis is shown
in the menu tree.
Active
Double clicking Ground plan list will show the coordinates of the new axis.
Second Method:
Again, the first step
would be to right click
on Axes in the menu
Define an Axis
tree and select New

Axis. The default pro-
posal for axis name
(axis1), initial station
and increasing station-
numbering is chosen
for the example.
Confirm
The axis is displayed in the menu tree under Axes. Several axes can be defined in one
project. Changing between the axes can be done by double clicking an axis.
The second method only creates the axis without any geometric
information. To define the start and end point of your axis you
need to double click Ground plan list and define your coordi-
nates there. (see chapter 4.2)
4.2 Constructing an Axis in Plan

 Axis in plan: straight line: Station: 0-60 m

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Select P0 from the left
side of the empty list in
order to define the
starting point of the
axis in the Ground plan
list.
Select the coordinates
for the starting points
(X = “east, Z =
“north”). .
Confirm
The default set is ok for this example. Point P0 has the coordinates (0.0, 0.0). The new axis
points in the X-Direction, no angle needs to be defined.
After input confirmation the point with the specified direction will be visible in the list.
Select Append straight

line to axis from the
left side of the list.
The length of the
straight line is 60.0 m.
Confirm
Select switch to graph

view to view the axis in
plan.

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In addition to the zooming facilities, the so called “free hand symbols” can be used. Such a
“free hand symbol” is executed with the left mouse button while simultaneously pressing
the [Ctrl]-key on the keyboard. The “free hand symbol“ 'V' creates a full view of the cur-
rently available items.
The other ”free hand symbols“ can be viewed by clicking the explanation button on top
of the screen.

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4.3 Constructing an Axis in Elevation

 Axis in Elevation: planar line: Station: 0-60 m
Double click Elevation list under Axis1 to define the elevation of the axis.
Select “P0” from the

upper menu to define
the starting point of the
axis.
Select the coordinates
of the starting point and
the slope of the axis.
The default setting for
the stationing ‘0.0’ is
chosen. No need to
define a level (height)
of the starting point of
the axis, the default
setting ‘0.0’ can be
confirmed.
Confirm
Select the button ap-

pend straight line by
station and set Station
Difference to 60 m.
Confirm
The axis is now defined in 3D. Any position along the axis is now geometrically known.
Please use the zooming function as explained above to get a better view.

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Elevation of Axis 4-6

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4.4 Modify
The Delete last axis element button allows you to delete the input information in the op-
posite order of its definition.
Modifications to the axis
definition in plan and
elevation can be done as
follows:
Double click Ground
plan list or Elevation list
in the menu tree under
Axis1.
Modifications
The upcoming listing

allows you to change
data in any line (radius,
slope, lengths, ..).
Confirm with <OK>.
and <Close> the win-
dow.
The “Modify” button allows you to modify any input data in tables and listings.
The “Delete” button allows you to eliminate any input data in tables and listings.

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5 Construction of Cross-Section
8.00 m
0.25 m
0.10 m
2.00 m
1.65 m
0.10 m
3.50 m 3.40 m
1.00 m
Fig. 5: Cross Section
The listing of existing cross-sections will be displayed under Cross Sections in the menu
tree. Create a new cross section by either right clicking Cross Sections in the menu tree,
or double clicking it.
The basic definitions
Define Cross-Section
for the cross-section

name can be used, con-
firm with <OK>.
Confirm

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The new cross-section is listed
in the menu-tree on your left.
Several cross-sections can be
defined in one project. Only
one is needed for this example.
Changing between the cross-
sections is done by double-
clicking on the desired cross
section.

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The cross section window is automatically opened when you create a new cross section.
Delete unused construction lines
Parallel translation (click right

for other construction line types)
Linear 4-point element (click

right for other element functions)
Length dimensioning (click right

for other dimensioning types)
Cross Section Window
Reference point an intersection

point (click right for other
reference point types)
Creat stiffener at element edge
Creat link (e.g. truss)
Basic construction
lines CL1 and CL2 Axis reference point
Layer-Function Reference set Active Part/List of Active

definitions parts Varible/Constant

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5.1 Definitions
5.1.1 Construction Lines

Construction lines are defined with the available icons (see above) and are needed for the
basic cross-section shape. Each construction line (CL) is defined relative to an existing line,
thus all new construction lines are depended on CL1 and CL2.
5.1.2 Reference Points

The intersection of CL1 and CL2 represents the axis of the bridge and acts as a reference
point for the position of the cross-section in the overall 3D geometry.
5.1.3 Cross-Section
The shape of the cross-section is defined by individual elements. These elements are based
on the intersection points of the construction lines. These 2 dimensional elements are creat-
ed with either 3 or with 4 corner nodes. A polygonal line around the element defines the
border, the first and the last polygon part close the element. The order of input does not
matter (cycle), the polygonal line must not cross itself.
5.1.4 Parts
Cross-section elements with different properties can be written into a separate part. Compo-
site cross-section for instance has 3 parts: one for the steel, one for the concrete, one for the
composite cross-section.
5.1.5 Reference Sets

In addition to the cross-section geometry information for the structural analysis such as
temperature points, reinforcement layers, stress points and others are defined in so called
reference sets. Properties (e.g. material) of a ‘Reference Set’ can be defined and grouped in
so called ‘Attribute Sets’.
5.1.6 Layer Management

Each object of the cross-section can exist in all, one or several graphical layers.

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5.2 Definition of Construction Lines

Six vertical and four horizontal lines are needed for the following cross-section. First paral-
lel, vertical lines with a distance of 4.0m to the centre are defined.
Constants
Set the constant to 4.0

in the ‘varia-
bles/constants’-input
field in the bottom right
corner of the screen.
Press the icon Parallel Line to activate this function. The graphic cursor is then displayed
as continuous line indicating a function being active.
During the execution of this action the following information is displayed in the status
line:
Instructions for each action chosen will be displayed at the

bottom of the screen.
Select the vertical line as basic line (CL_2).
line:
Click to the right side of the selected line to create a new construction line. This new CL
has a distance of 4.0m to the centre.
Create the second line on the other side in the same way:
Select the vertical basic line.
Click to the left side of the selected basic line (CL_2) to create a new CL. This new CL
has a distance of 4.0m to the centre.

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CS window 5-6
The next figure shows the rest of the needed CLs with the corresponding distances . The
procedure is the same as explained above. Click at the vertical or horizontal basic line and
set the constant to the appropriate value.

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The following overview shows all necessary construction lines for this example:
4.00 4.00
CS Window
0.25
0.35
2.00
Basic lines CL1 and

CL2
0.5
0.6

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5.3 Cross-Section Elements

After all CLs are available the cross-section elements can be defined:
Activate the "Cross-section element” by selecting the appropriate icon.
line:
Click at the intersection points of the construction lines to create the corner nodes 1, 2, 3
and 4 of the new element (see picture below). The new element is automatically assigned
to part 1, thus the number 1 appears in the middle of the element. (Different parts are
needed in composite constructions, see further training)
CS Window

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All other elements are generated in the same way. Please make use of the zoom functions
to properly select the intersection points. A wrong definition can be interrupted by hitting
the <Esc> key (or right mouse button). A wrongly defined element can be selected (ele-
ment line changes colour) and deleted with the “delete” icon.
Elements can be copied and mirrored to speed up the input. These icons can be found by
right clicking the icon Linear 4-Point-Element.
The cross-section of this example consist of 4 elements only, see picture below:
CS Window

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5.4 Definition of Reference-Sets

Four sets are used in this example: 2 for reinforcement layer (top and bottom), one for the
stress points (to calculate stress at top and bottom fibre at a certain point). The forth set is
needed to define the geometrical position of the support springs (connection points).
5.4.1 Connection Points
Select the arrow key next to Ref. set at the bottom middle of the window.
Create a new reference

set with the name “sup-
Reference-Sets
port” and select the

type “Connection
points”.
Confirm
This new reference set

is inserted in the table
Connection points
of existing reference
sets. Several sets can be
defined in one project.
Select the desired set
and hit <OK> to change
the active set
The activated reference

set will be displayed in
Active
the input field. All def-

initions on the cross-
section level will now
refer to this reference
set.

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Select the icon for the

connection point defini-
tion. The status line at
the bottom of the win-
dow will display the
instructions as shown.
Select the intersection
of CLs with cross-
section element border
Connection point
to define the position of

the reference point.
The upcoming window

asks for the name of
Single Point
this new point (CP0 in

this case).
Confirm

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5.4.2 Stress Points
Open the reference set input window by clicking the arrow key next to it.
Select “Insert after”

button to add another
reference set to the list-
Reference-Sets
ing.
Insert
Create a new set with
the name “STRESS”
and select the type
“Stress check points “.
The Attribute-Set is
Stress Points
named similar to the

reference set name:
“STRESS”. A material
definition is not neces-
sary here. The stress
check points are as-
signed to Part 1, which
will later be assigned a
material.
Confirm
The newly defined reference set is inserted in the table of available reference sets.
Select the new set and hit <OK> to activate the reference set.
The active reference set
is displayed in the low-
er side of the window.
Active
All definitions from

now on will refer to the
active reference set
(‘STRESS’ in this
case).

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stress point definition.
The intersection point
is selected by clicking
it with the cursor in
order to define the de-
sired position of the
reference point.
The upcoming window
asks for the definition
of the point name for
the selected point (Fi-T
in this case to indica-
tion a stress point at the
top of the cross sec-
tion).
Confirm

stress point definition.
The intersection point
is selected by clicking
it with the cursor in
order to define the
wanted position of the
reference point.
The upcoming window
asks for the definition
of the point name for
the selected point (Fi-B
in this case to indicate a
stress point at the bot-
tom of the cross sec-
tion).

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Confirm

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5.4.3 Reinforcement Groups

Reinforcement is defined either as one or more single points or polygons. Reinforcement
areas that are assigned or automatically calculated later are distributed over these points and
polygons. Positions are defined relative to construction line intersection points or cross-
section element nodes. The sole geometry is stored in form of Reference-Sets, which may
be grouped and addressed by Attribute-Sets. Attribute-Sets hold additional information
such as material definitions. In most cases the Attribute-Set names are identical to the Ref-
erence-Set names.
First a Reference-Set is created as already shown above.
Use the “Insert after”

button to define a new
Reference-Set.
Reference-Sets
Insert
Create a new Refer-
ence-Set with name
Reinforcement Top
“REBAR_TOP” and
select type “Bending
Reinforcement“. Use
the same name again
(“REBAR_TOP”) for
the Attribute-Set and
assign the wanted ma-
terial.
Confirm

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Select the appropriate
icon for the reinforce-
ment definition as
shown on the left. It
can be found by right
clicking the icon that
was used to define the
position of the connec-
tion and stress points.
Select the element cor-
ner to which the refer-
ence point is relative by
using the mouse cursor.
The upcoming window
requires data for point
type, point name and
offset to the selected
element corner. The
new point will be the
start of the reinforce-
ment polygon.
Confirm
The first point can be

seen at the left as a
green dot. To create
the next point, using
the same action select
the new element corner
as shown at left and
input the name, type,
and offsets as shown.

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Confirm
After the reinforcement definition at the top layer is defined the bottom reinforcement will
be defined as follows:
Use the “Insert after”

button to define a new
Reference-Set.
Reference-Sets
Insert
Create a new Refer-
Reinforcement Bottom
ence-Set with name

“RBAR_BOT” and
select type “Bending
Reinforcement”. Use
the same name again
(“REBAR_BOT“) for
the Attribute-Set and
assign the wanted ma-
terial.
Confirm

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Select the appropriate

icon for the reinforce-
ment definition.
Select the element cor-
ner to which the refer-
ence point is relative to
using the mouse cursor.
The upcoming window
requires data for point
type, point name and
offset to the selected
element corner. The
new point will be the
start of the reinforce-
ment polygon. Define
the polygon end point
in the same way.

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6 Segment Definition
The structural system consists of a 2-span girder with a constant T-shaped cross-section.
Only one “Segment” is needed for this project.
Double click on Segments in the menu tree to define a new segment.
Name, type, reference

axis and eccentricity
type can be defined for
the new segment in the
Define Segment
upcoming window.
For this example the
default information is
ok, and the name is
“seg1”. After confirma-
tion the new segment
will be available in the
segment listing.
Confirm
The newly created segment is displayed in the menu tree under Segments. Several seg-
ments may exist for one project.

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6.1 Definition of the Structural System

The next step in the Modeller is the assembly of the structural system. A structural sys-
tem consists of Elements, Nodes, Cross-sections and Material properties.
Each segment consists of several segment points. Each segment point is defined in 3D with
its position along the axis. The structural nodes are created using these segment points; the
structural elements are generated using the spacing between the segment points. Material
properties are assigned to the elements, the cross-sections are assigned to the segment
points.
6.2 Definition of Segment Points
Double clicking on
segment “seg1” will
Segment Point Listing
open up the segment

point list. The segment
point list will be empty
at first.
Define new segment points by clicking the "Insert after" button (at the left of the general
screen) and selecting Insert Segment Points.
The structural system starts at 0 and ends at Station 60.0 m.

All elements will have a length of 3.0m, 20 elements will compose the girder – 10 elements
for the left span and 10 elements for the right span.

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The input for the Seg-
ment Points can be seen
in the Figure on the left
Insert Segment Points
side.
A step of “3 m” is used
to define segment
points that will reflect
the element lengths of
the structural system.
Confirm
The structural system is

herewith defined. (60m
long with elements of 3
m length).
Segment Points
6.3 Cross-Section Assignment
The assigned cross-sections are shown in the segment list. The column ‘OK’ describes if
the cross-section at this stage is correctly defined for the further procedure. The ‘+’ shows
that at this station the appropriate cross-section is assigned. If this sign switches to ‘-‘ the
cross-section was recently modified after it had been assigned to the segment.. In the lower
list all specified variables, parts and connections of the cross-section are displayed by click-
ing on the respective tab. Later on tables and formulas will be assigned to variables if any
exist. For this example there are no variables in the cross section so none are seen on the
Variables tab.

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6.4 Assignment of Element Numbers
The element and node
numbering for the
whole system can be
Element numbering
done at once. First se-

lect the “Parts” tab to
view the undefined
parts. Only one line is
displayed since the
cross-section exists
only of one part.
The element numbering should start at segment point 1, and the first element and node-
number should be “101”. At the end of the first element (101) the node–number is “102”.
The increment is definition by “1”.
The applied material is: AASHTO_LRFD:_C5ksi.

All elements are grouped with the name “MG“ (main girder).
Activate the 'Modify' - Function at the left of the table to open the input pad.
Definition for all seg-

ment points (1 to 21):
See Fig. on the left
side.
Element numbering
Confirm

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The numbering can be
seen by stepping
Segment Point Listing
through the segment

point listing in the up-
per table.
The data to the current-
ly marked line is shown
in the lower table.
Any modification after this initial definition can be done, but <recalculate> must be exe-
cuted in the Modeller before the project will be exported to RM .
The cross-section 'cross1' is locked after this initial assignment. Any modification to the
cross-section requires to “unlock” the cross-section (program asks for it). Again <recalcu-
late> must be executed in the Modeller before export to the RM Analyzer starts.

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7 Definition of Supports
The following definitions are required:
 Go back to the cross section “cross1”. Create a reference set called “connection
point” to specify the location of the support. The procedure for creating reference
sets has been explained before under “Definition of Reference-Sets“.
 Create the connection point at the bottom middle of the cross section as seen below:
7.1 Geometrical position of bearing:
The green, triangular

symbol attached at the
bottom of the girder is
the geometrical posi-
CS – Window / Add. Points
tion of the bearing. The

definition is already
done in chapter 5.4.1.

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7.2 Definition of Support
Open the segment point table by double clicking in segment “seg1”.

Select the first line in the upper listing (Station 0).
Select the button for “connection” to open the corresponding input window.
Select “insert before”
to see the possible
choices.
Select “New spring-0”
to open the correspond-
ing spring definition
window.
The support spring

1100 represents the
connection between
girder and soil. The
position of this spring
Support Definition
element is done with

the assignment to the
nodes (Node1 = 0 =
earth, Node2 = 101 top
of girder)
Switch over to the input

of spring constants.
Press

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The spring constants
are defined here. The
element 1100 repre-
Spring Constants
sents the support condi-

tion in vertical (X) and
transverse (Z) direc-
tion. A constant of 1e8
represents the stiffness
of the support condi-
tion.
Confirm
The newly defined spring element will be displayed in the table for support definitions.
Press the “i-button” to

see a graphical picture
of the support.
Support Definition
Several conditions can

be defined at any seg-
ment point. Select the
wanted line in the table
to see the correspond-
ing support condition.
The same procedure is repeated for the other two connections (segment point 11 und 21).
The element numbers shall be 1200 and 1300.
The table below shows the sprig constants for the spring elements.
Element 1100 1200 1300

Spring constants KN/M KN/M KN/M
CX 1e8 1e8 1e8
CY 0 1e8 0
CZ 1e8 1e8 1e8
CMX 0 0 0
CMY 0 1e8 0
CMZ 0 0 0

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8 3D - View
The completed girder can be viewed in 3D now.
Double click 3D View in the menu tree

3D - View

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9 Export to RM
9.1 Export to RM
The completed structural system can be transformed into a structural model for further use
in RM.
Select the Recalc button.
Click the box “Create

model” to export the
model to the RM Ana-
lyzer. All other default
settings are ok for this
tutorial.
Export to RM
Confirm

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9.2 Closing the Modeller Session.

Modeller com-
To exit from the Modeller to the Analyzer, press the “esc” key a couple times. The mod-
el will be visible in the Analyzer viewing window after you redraw using the freehand
pleted
symbols.
Further procedures to continue the definitions and necessary input in RM is shown in the
RM part of the ‘Getting Started’ example.

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RM Bridge Professional Engineering Software for Bridges of all Types

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The 3-dimensional bridge axis is defined in plan and elevation.

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1.1 The Example (Tutorial)

Fig. 1: T-Beam with 2*30m span wise

1.2 The Structural System

Fig. 2: Structural System

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1.2.1 Support Constraints

1100 1200 1300

Fig. 3: Defined Support Constraints

Fig. 4: T-Beam Cross-section

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3 Creating a New Project Directory

Start the program by double clicking the RM icon.

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Go to “File” then “Initialize

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4.1 Create an Axis

There are two methods

for axis name (axis1),

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tree and select New

4.2 Constructing an Axis in Plan

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Select Append straight

Select switch to graph

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4.3 Constructing an Axis in Elevation

Select “P0” from the

Select the button ap-

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The upcoming listing

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Fig. 5: Cross Section

for the cross-section

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Delete unused construction lines

Parallel translation (click right

Linear 4-point element (click

Length dimensioning (click right

Reference point an intersection

Creat stiffener at element edge

Creat link (e.g. truss)

Layer-Function Reference set Active Part/List of Active

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5.1.1 Construction Lines

5.1.2 Reference Points

5.1.5 Reference Sets

5.1.6 Layer Management

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5.2 Definition of Construction Lines

Set the constant to 4.0

Instructions for each action chosen will be displayed at the

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