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Design Systems (IDS), founded in 1987, develops Bridge Engineering
software with unique, important capabilities: time-dependent
construction simulation. Our software helps bridge engineers,
bridge designers and builders in design firms, governmental
and educational entities, to design better structures more
economically.
IDS is a leading supplier of engineering analysis software
for Bridge Design. We provide computer-based solutions for
Bridge Engineers and Designers who need sophisticated analysis
for complex bridge structures. The company's philosophy is
to develop products that provide an outstanding combination
of functionality and ease-of-use at affordable prices.
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The Company's first software product
Bridge Designer II and its graphical user interface
BD2GUI are used by many consultants and bridge design
groups worldwide. Since its inception, IDS has developed
and marketed Bridge Design and Construction software,
and provides 2D and 3D modeling and analysis services
to consultants throughout the world.
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IDS Software is routinely used for the following
types of bridges and projects:
Post-Tensioned Concrete Segmental
Bridges
Time dependent Analysis & Design of
Concrete and Composite Bridges
Composite Cable-Stayed Bridges
Non-Linear Analysis of Composite Cable-Stayed
Bridges
Spliced-Girders and Composite Sections
Pre-Cast Bulb-Tees – Spliced Girders
– Composite Bridges
Pre-casting Operations
Geometry Control and Erection Monitoring
History of the Bridge Designer
and IDS Software
1988
Bridge Designer Version 1.0 for Unix Released
BD2 Used by Tony Gee & Quandel on Robert E. Lee Bridge
– Virginia
BD2 Used by LoBuono Armstrong Associates for the Sunshine
Skyway – Tampa, Florida
1989
BD2 Ported to VAX VMS
BD2 Used by Parsons Brinckerhoff and Georgia DOT for Talmadge
Bridge
Bd_Plot Microstation Interface Released
Texas DOT uses BD2 for San Antonio Y and several Segmental
Bridges in Texas
1990
BD2 Used by Finley McNary on Chesapeake &
Delaware Canal Cable Stayed Bridge
BD2 Version 2.0 for OS/2 Released
BD2 used by J Muller International – San Diego for
Hawaii H3 Project
1992
BD2 ported to Windows NT
BD2 Used by J. Muller International for the Prince Edward
Island Project
1994
BD2 Version 2.1 for Windows Released
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1998
BD2 Version 2.2 with Stay Elongations
Released
BD2 Used by Finley McNary for Sidney Lanier Bridge
in Georgia
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1999
Nevada DOT uses BD2 for Galena Creek project
BD2GUI Version 1.0 Released
2000
BD2 Version 3.0 with Service 2000 Released
2002
MC3D Version 1.0 Released
2003
BD2 Version 3.04 Released
BD2GUI Version 1.1 Released
BD3 Beta 2 Released
LoBuono Weidlinger uses BD2 to check Victory Bridge in New
Jersey
2004
BD2 Version 3.05 Enhanced Composite Sections
Released
User Testimonials
R. Craig Finley Jr., P.E.- Parsons Bridge and
Tunnels.
"For almost twenty years we have relied on BD2 to assist us in the development of world class solutions for our customers. We have expanded use of BD2 and BD2GUI to our Bridge and Tunnel offices worldwide and appreciate the value it brings to our organization."
Joseph P. LoBuono, P.E., Principal - LoBuono
Weidlinger
“LoBuono Weidlinger has used BD2 and BD2GUI for
several current projects (SR9A / I-295 / I-95 Interchange
In Jacksonville FL and the Victory Bridge in New Jersey),
and we are using MC3D on several construction sites in Florida.
This software is important to us and gives important time-dependent
analysis capability for concrete segmental bridges. IDS has
been very responsive to our needs in providing support to
our engineers as well as consulting services. The MC3D program
provides casting cell set-up data which is key to success
in pre-casting concrete segments regardless of geometry complexity”.
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