FDOTConnect Bridge Design 3D Modeling & Plans

Description

The training course details 3D bridge modeling workflow using Bentley product OpenBridge Modeler (OBM). To be in compliance with Florida Department of Transportation CADD standard (FDOT CADD), this effort must also be accomplished within FDOTConnect workspace. Starting with laying out a 3D bridge model, following up with plan development and concluding with quantity reports, the participant is walked through a typical workflow using the tools and features available. Interspersed throughout are real-world detailing and design examples using the concepts in the course. Examples of data migration among different engineering disciplines are represented in the form of hands-on exercises.

FDOTConnect Bridge Design 3D Modeling & Plans Training Guide
 Topics Covered:
  • INTRODUCTION
  • FDOTCONNECT WORKSPACE ELEMENTS AND FEATURES
  • DESIGN FILES
  • INCORPORATING CIVIL & OTHER DISCIPLINE DATA
  • BRIDGE MODELING
  • PLANS DEVELOPMENT
  • QUANTITIES AND REPORTS
 Presenter:
  • Production Support CADD Office.
 Note:
  • PDH Credit will only be available with Instructor lead or Computer Based Training (CBT) thru Learning Curve.
The FDOTConnect Bridge Design 3D Modeling & Plans Training course documentation is currently provided in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.  These files require the free Adobe Acrobat plug-in for your browser.  The Acrobat plug-in can be obtained from Adobe Systems Inc.
Training Files
File Updated
Training Guide 09/03/2025
Dataset07/03/2024
MSE RW Modeling Workflow07/12/2023
FSB Modeling Workflow09/05/2023
2D to 3D Workflow10/02/2024
Place Rebar Table Workflow11/05/2024

 


Videos
Title Updated
Exercise 3 .1 - Design Environment and Create New File 09/17/2025
Exercise 4.1 - Data from Other Disciplines09/17/2025
Exercise 5.1 - Deck and Approach Slab Templates09/17/2025
Exercise 5.2 - Create Substructure Template - End Bent09/17/2025
Exercise 5.3 - Create Pier Template09/17/2025
Exercise 5.4 - Create Parametric Cell End Bent Template09/17/2025
Exercise 5.5 - Model Bridge Deck Sidewalk Barriers and SE09/17/2025
Exercise 5.6 - Place Beam Layout and Model Beams09/17/2025
Exercise 5.7 - Model Abutments09/17/2025
Exercise 5.8 - Model Pier and Bearings09/17/2025
Exercise 5.9 - Approach Slabs09/17/2025
Exercise 6.1 - Section Callout Tool For Pier Sheets09/17/2025
Exercise 6.2 - Typical Section with Dynamic View by Station Tool09/17/2025
Exercise 6.3 - Plan and Elevation View with Place Named Boundary Tool09/17/2025
Exercise 6.4 - Civil Labeler Tool to Add Dynamic Labels09/17/2025
Exercise 6.5 - Place Tables from Excel09/17/2025
Exercise 7.1 - Quantity Elevations and Input Reports09/17/2025
Exercise 7.2 - FDOT Bridge Quantities Workflow09/17/2025
Exercise 8.1 - Solids Modification09/17/2025