ALERT: LEAP Bridge v13.00.00.68 Patch Fix for Isolated Footings in RC-PIER
We recently identified a bug in RC-PIER which only has an impact on the design of isolated footings – both spread footings and pile footings. This bug was caused by an incorrect sign in the calculation of longitudinal moment, Mzz. It might lead to un-conservative designs of footings when a large longitudinal force is applied to the bridge. The issue has been fixed. The fix will be available in the next commercial release scheduled for March 2014. In the meantime if you are in need for this fix, please contact Bentley’s Technical Support Group to obtain the patch fix.