Bridge Modeling Using Revit Structure 2009 Software

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Bridge Modeling Focus

Exploration of concepts Iterative or iconic modeling Schematic/Preliminary design documentation Visualization and presentation

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Girder Bridge Modeling

Slab on steel I girders Slab on precast girders Concrete box girders

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Bridge with Single Plane Curvature

Horizontal

Vertical

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Single Road/Slab Deck Cross Section Profile for the Entire Length of Bridge

Slab deck for straight bridge

Profile is similar to the shape of a roof

Slab deck for curved bridge

Profile is similar to the shape of a shed

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Road Deck Modeling

Slab feature with Shape Edit

3D family component ConcreteSlabDeck.rfa (available to subscription members on the Web Subscription Center)

In Place Family

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Phasing of Bridge Renovation or Reconstruction

BEFORE

AFTER

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Reinforcement of Bridge Components

Abutments Piers Columns Foundations

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Schematic /Preliminary Design Documentation

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Revit Structure 2009: Bridge Limitations

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Revit Structure 2009 Bridge Limitations

Long Span Bridges

Bridges exceeding 1 mile or 1.6 kilometers Issues with software modeling and graphics engine

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Revit Structure 2009 Bridge Limitations

Bridges with Multiple Cross Section Profiles

Change in road deck profile Manual placement of support girders Time-consuming process

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Revit Structure 2009 Bridge Limitations

Integration with Structural Analysis Software

Current analytical model focus is for buildings Requires extensive manipulation of analytical model

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Revit Structure 2009 Bridge Limitations

Fabrication and Shop Drawings

Concrete reinforcement Connection details and drawings

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Revit Structure 2009: Bridge Modeling Content

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Revit Structure 2009 Subscription Content

Bridge Components for Modeling Girder Bridges

Steel I-girder bridges Precast girder bridges Concrete box girder bridges

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Revit Structure 2009 User Content

User-Defined Custom Content

Content found in datasets Revit Structure Family experts can create specific content

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