Type 1
Define the PSC (prestressed/post-tensioned concrete) Box section by entering the appropriate dimensions.
FSM Bridge Wizard Section dialog box (Type 1)
Section Type
1 Cell
No interior web is present.
2 Cell
A single interior web partitions the PSC box.
Center
Mid-span section
Joint
Section at the construction joint
Diaphragm
Diaphragm section
H1, H2, …, H10, B1, B2, …, B10, T
Referring to the guide diagram, enter the required dimensions.
View Option
Bitmap
The dimension guide diagram is displayed in the dialog box.
Drawing
Using the dimensions, the section is displayed in the dialog box to a true scale.
Update
If Drawing is selected, the section is regenerated to reflect the revised dimensions.
Type 2
Selecting Type 2 allows the user to define Sections at Center, Joint, Support and Diaphragm by importing previously defined Sections. When Type 1 is selected, 1 Cell and 2 Cell Sections can be defined. When Type 2 is selected, multi-Cell Sections can be defined.
FSM Bridge Wizard Section dialog box (Type 2)
User Define
Define Section
If a PSC Section has not been defined, click this button to define the Section.
Center
Select a Section previously defined by the user for Center.
Joint
Select a Section previously defined by the user for the Construction Joint. This will become inactive when the Tapered Section is selected (when Apply Tapered Section is selected under Model tab).
Support
Select a Section previously defined by the user for Support. This will become inactive when the Uniform Section is selected (when Apply Tapered Section is not selected under Model tab).
Diaphragm
Select a Section previously defined by the user for Diaphragm.
Update Display
Display the updated Section configuration.