Currently, the LEAP Steel module only supports AASHTO design standards, whereas the LEAP Concrete module allows users to select both AASHTO and Canadian CSA S6 standards for structural design.
This limitation represents a significant issue for our organization, as many of our projects must comply with Canadian CSA S6 standards, particularly for steel structures. The absence of CSA S6 design codes in LEAP Steel restricts its practical use and forces us to rely on alternative, less efficient solutions.
We therefore request the addition or activation of Canadian CSA S6 design standards in LEAP Steel, in order to:
Ensure consistency between LEAP Steel and LEAP Concrete, and
Meet Canadian regulatory and contractual design requirements.
| Civil Product Used | OpenBridge Designer |
As part of the preliminary structural analysis carried out at the CAD, we use the LEAP Concrete, LEAP Steel, and RM Bridge software from OpenBridge Designer (Bentley).
The following limitations have been identified:
LEAP Steel does not provide configuration options for Canadian and Québec design codes.
For RM Bridge, the version currently in use is not clearly defined, and the use of .tcl files is not presently possible due to the lack of automated scripts adapted to the Canada–Québec context.
The use of .tcl files would make it possible to automate the analysis of the main types of bridges in Québec, with step-by-step configuration of stages, materials, and loads.
It is also necessary to clearly specify the reference year of the Canadian standards in all configurations, in order to ensure compliance and traceability.
In addition, we require example files used for several types of structures, for each software package, including the required configurations.
For RM Bridge, these examples could demonstrate automation using .tcl files.