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Status Future consideration
Created by Guest
Created on Jun 24, 2026

LEAP Bridge Concrete, PS girder: add separate unit weights for 1) SW calculation and 2) for modulus of elasticity

Currently there is only a singe input for concrete density in the prestressed girder design module. This density is used to calculate the weight of the beam and also the E modulus. There should be 2 separate inputs for density. One would be used for the concrete itself and would be used to calculate the E modulus of the concrete. The other density should be used to calculate weight of the reinforced concrete beam. For example, in a typical bridge, I would use 145 pcf to calculate the stiffness of the concrete. I would use a density if 150 pcf to calculate the combined weight of the concrete and reinforcing steel. The program should accommodate both inputs. This is typical practice in many other design programs.

Civil Product Used OpenBridge Designer