The software developer Bridge Analysis Software is pleased to announce the availability of LARS Bridge CONNECT Edition V20 Update 2 (20.02.00.101) is a comprehensive software program that is used to model, analyze and rate different types of bridges.

LARS Bridge is used to model and analyze the most common bridge types. An easy-to-use graphical interface enables bridge engineers to quickly and efficiently enter all bridge data needed for load rating analysis. Graphical tools display a variety of analysis results generated by the analytical engine: moment and shear envelopes, available capacity for live load, actual live load plus impact, dead load, and superimposed dead load. LARS Bridge displays influence lines for moment and shear at checkpoints along the structure. Engineers can choose from numerous report types to provide tabular, detail, and summary results at any location within the member. Additionally, LARS Bridge is an AASHTO-approved load rating engine that runs within Virtis, offering Virtis users an alternative, proven rating engine. The ability to use LARS Bridge inside or outside of Virtis brings an additional level of workflow flexibility in how LARS Bridge can be deployed by organizations.