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Course:

OpenBridge Designer - Introduction to Model-centric Design

SAP Course Number:

78TECH401179

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Computer-Aided Design & Drafting (CADD)



Class Schedule

LocationStartEndTimes
Webinar      02/13/24      02/14/24      Click class location for specific times.
Webinar      02/20/24      02/21/24      Click class location for specific times.









General Information

Summary:
3D model-centic process implementation for bridges is gaining momentum across the country. This course presents the basics of using this process with Bentley's OpenBridge Designer (OBD) software in support of the Department's Digital Delivery Directive 2025. An introduction to the software, creating a base 3D bridge model, and transferring that model data to complete the structural analysis of the bridge is all covered in this 2-day, hands-on course. The content focuses on workflows that apply to typical PennDOT structures including multibeam-slab bridges with prestressed beams and steel I-girders. The instruction utilizes the actual Bentley software and PennDOT workspace, so the attendees are expected to have these necessary software and workspace items installed in advance of the training start date.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the basic functions of the OpenBridge Designer software suite and how to apply them in a model-centric workflow.
2. Create a base 3D bridge model in OpenBridge Modeler for both prestressed beam and steel I-girder superstructures following PennDOT standards and specifications.
3. Transfer the digital data from the 3D model to LEAP Bridge Concrete (LBC) and LEAP Bridge Steel (LBS) for analysis
4. Analyze the beams/girders in LBC and LBS following PennDOT Design Manual 4 specifications, review results, and identify further analysis required outside of this software.

Teaching Method:
Electronic training materials will be distributed prior to the training. Attendees will use their own computers during the training and interact with the trainers and classmates through a virtual platform. Instructions regarding software and workspace versions/downloads will be provided when registration is confirmed. Note that OBD is a commercially available software and licenses must be obtained for use; no training licenses will be provided for this course.

Prerequisites:
It is highly recommended that the attendees have some prior 3D modeling experience OR take several of the basic Bentley training/tutorial offerings before this course to be familiar with the user interface and tools.

Target Audience:
Target audience is designers with a minimal level of experience with superstructure design and 3D modeling. The course will be set up so that technicians can participate in the 3D model portion of the course only if desired.

Final Exam:
No



Continuing Education Credits


Miscellaneous
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PennDOT:
14.00
01/13/22
 

Awarding continuing education credits (PDH/CEU/CEH) to a training course or other training event does not imply or guarantee that the training course/event is approved by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors.

According to Pennsylvania Act 25, “Credit determination for activities…shall be the responsibility of the licensee.  Continuing professional competency obtained by a licensee should maintain, improve or expand skills or knowledge obtained prior to initial licensure, including law and ethics applicable to the profession, or develop new and relevant skills and knowledge.”

For informational purposes only:1 CEU is equal to 10 hours of instruction
1 CEH is equal to 1 hour of instruction



Course Contact Information

                    For technical questions regarding this course, contact the following...
Name:
Jonie L Buggy
Phone:
(717) 409-3993
Email:
jbuggyz@pa.gov

                    For general questions about the Training Calendar (such as those regarding schedules,
                    locations, instructors or registrations), see Contact Information in specific classes.
 
Created
Last Modified
By Daniel E Sanchez/PennDOT
On 01/13/22 At 11:35 AM
By Rhiannan Nearhood/PennDOT
On 01/12/24 At 11:25 AM