Modeling, analysis and design of bridge structures have been
integrated into CSiBridge to create the ultimate in computerized
engineering tools. The ease with which all of these tasks can be
accomplished makes CSiBridge the most versatile and productive software
program available on the market today.
Using CSiBridge, engineers can easily define complex bridge
geometries, boundary conditions and load cases. The bridge models are
defined parametrically, using terms that are familiar to bridge
engineers such as layout lines, spans, bearings, abutments, bents,
hinges and post-tensioning. The software creates spine, shell or solid
object models that update automatically as the bridge definition
parameters are changed.
CSiBridge design allows for quick and easy design and retrofitting of
steel and concrete bridges. The parametric modeler allows the user to
build simple or complex bridge models and to make changes efficiently
while maintaining total control over the design process. Lanes and
vehicles can be defined quickly and include width effects. Simple and
practical Gantt charts are available to simulate modeling of
construction sequences and scheduling.
CSiBridge includes an easy to follow wizard that outlines the steps necessary to create a bridge model.
Completely integrated within the CSiBridge design package is the
power of the SAPFire® analysis engine, including staged construction,
creep and shrinkage analysis, cable tensioning to target forces, camber
and shape finding, geometric nonlinearity (P-delta and large
displacements), material nonlinearity (superstructure, bearings,
substructure and soil supports), buckling and static and dynamic
analysis. All of these apply to a single comprehensive model. In
addition, AASHTO LRFD design is included with automated load
combinations, superstructure design and the latest seismic design. |