PGSuper  3.1
Precast-prestressed Girder Bridges
Layout

Define the bridge framing.

Item Description
Grid Define the bridge piers in this grid. Spans are located between the piers. More information about the grid is given below.
[Insert Span] Insert a span
[Remove Span] Remove the selected span. A pier can also be selected.
[Insert Temporary Support] Insert a temporary support into the bridge model
[Remove Temporary Support] Remove the selected temporary support
[Layout by Span Lengths...] Define pier locations by defining span lengths
[Orient Piers] Set all piers to the same orientation.

Layout Grid

The following items are defined in the layout grid

Item Description
Station Station of the Abutment/Pier Line
Orientation Orientation of the Abutment/Pier Line with the keyword NORMAL, a bearing, or a skew angle.
Piers\Spans Lists the span length between piers. Press the [Edit] button to edit the pier or span details.