Create a PGSplice Project

New PGSplice projects are created from project templates. The templates contain standard configurations for bridge geometry and components, appurtenances, loading, and design criteria. Since this is a two span I-Girder bridge, the easiest place to start is with the 2 Span I-Girder template.

TIP: You can create your own project templates and customize their organization. See Configurations in the User Guide for more information.

Start BridgeLink

To start the BridgeLink application framework, select Start > Programs > Engineering Applications > BridgeLink.

Create a New Project

1. Select File > New. This brings up the New Project window.
   
2. Select PGSplice Project Templates and then I-Beams from the Project types list.
3. Select 2 Span from the template list. Press [OK].
4. This will create a new project and bring up the Project Properties dialog where you can enter information about your project.
   

NOTE: The Project Properties dialog may not open when creating a new project. If this is the case, select File > Project Properties or Project > Properties. Use the check box at the bottom of the dialog to control whether the dialog opens when new projects are created.

Finally the default configuration for this type of bridge will be displayed in the Bridge Model View.