What's New in OBD CONNECT Edition, 2021 Release 1

This topic summarizes the new enhancements in OpenBridge Designer CONNECT Edition v10 Update 10 and its components 1) OpenBridge Modeler (OBM), 2) RM Bridge, 3) LEAP Bridge Concrete (LBC), and 4) LEAP Bridge Steel (LBS).

• Side-by-Side Installation
• New online resources tab in the OBD main window

Enhancements in the Components:

1) OpenBridge Modeler (OBM)

• Model Steel Tubs
• Model Steel Cross Frames for Concrete Beams
• Model Column Cross Section using Template variation
• Foundation Decorators
• Bridge specific Item Types (Technology Preview)
• Side-by-Side Installation
• Descartes Functionality

Additional Enhancements:

• Product Release Name changed to 2021 Release 1
• Model Bent Plate Diaphragms
• Display Element Volume in Bridge Object Properties
• Re-organized Ribbon Tool Bar to improve workflow
• New Collaborate Tab for iTwin workflow
• Place Parametric Pier/Abutment now have an option to ignore skew
• Options to send more than one bridge or unit to RM Bridge
• Option to hide Unit Cost Data in Quantities Report
• Additional Tags for Functional Components
• Model Drilled Shaft w/ or w/o Rock Socket under Footing
• Enhanced Steel CrossFrame/Stiffener dialogs
• Steel CrossFrames: new Apply to all Bays option
• Tool Tips on Members display length, type, etc.
• New VUE rendering engine instead of Luxology
• New Configuration variable for DV settings
• Improved "Place Custom Pier/Abutment" dialog
• Additional EU Beam Templates added to Libraries in Metric workspace
• Place Deck Template shows slider to show Template cross-sections variation
• Edit Barrier Placement now shows the Guideline(Path) name used

Technology Stack

• Built on MicroStation PowerPlatform Update 16 (v10.16.00.80)
• Built on Civil Platform (OpenRoads Designer) 2021 Release 1 (v10.10.01.02)
• Updated to ProStructures Update 5.2 (v10.05.02.39)
• Updated to gINT Civil Tools (10.07.01.85)
• Optional install of Generative Components
• Optional install of LumenRT Designer Edition Update 14

 2) RM Bridge

• BIM Workflow (OBM-RM):
  • Send more than one bridge unit from OBM toRM
  • Read shear studs from OBM as analytical spring elements
  • Support connecting multi-columns directly to deck
• Enhancements in GUI:
  • Copying temperature reference sets in RM Modeler
  • Generate multiple tendons in Modeler for Grid Points defined in cross-section
  • New Plot Action (PIEIUlt) for plotting ultimate bending capacity in the cross-section for load cases and envelops
  • Removed CONNECT Advisor. CONNECTION Client is replacing it’s functionality.

 

3) LEAP Bridge Concrete (LBC)

• Added 21 ALDOT concrete girder sections.
• Removed the Bridge Parametric Layout (formerly GEOMATH) . It’s functionalities are provided through OpenBridge Modeler.
• Removed the Drawing tab. The drawing functionalities are provided through OpenBridge Modeler.
• Removed CONNECT Advisor. CONNECTION Client is replacing it’s functionality.

4) LEAP Bridge Steel (LBS)

• Removed CONNECT Advisor. CONNECTION Client is replacing its functionality.
• Implemented BridgeQViewer in the user interface. It supports faster and easier control of 3D/2D bridge models.