For Bridge Designs
that are mostly straight, or slightly curved with a large
radius of curvature, it is appropriate to consider a plane
frame (2D) model for time dependent analysis. For this type
of structure and analysis, IDS provides Bridge Designer II.
Bridge Designer was conceived specifically to
provide a time simulation of construction stages for concrete
pre/post-tensioned structures. The analysis provided by Bridge
Designer II is adequate for concrete segmental bridges built
in cantilever or span-by-span (or any other construction method),
concrete cable-stayed bridges as well as composite structures.
Bridge Designer II Key Features:
- Time-dependent analysis of construction
- 2D Construction Simulation of Bridge Designs
- No limitations
Number of Elements (Nodes, Segments, Tendons, Material,
etc..)
Number of Construction Phases
- Flexibility Model Geometry
Construction Phases
Service Module
- Composite Sections
Exact composite solution
Differential Creep and Shrinkage with Self-Equilibrating
Stresses
- Cable-Stay Construction
Stressing by Force or Elongation
Non-Linear Stays – Catenary Curve for Cable Sag
and Stiffness
Temperature change in Stays
- Service
Non-Linear Temperature Gradients
Customizable service code – LRFD and BS5400
Advantages
- Mature products on the market for more than a decade
– used in North America, Europe, Middle-East and
Asia
- Very easy to use after a brief training period
- Best Value on market
- Excellent Support and Long Track Record
- Widely used
- Live Load Generator and Flexible code check (AASHTO,
BS5400, LRFD)
- Has achieved a level of standard such that users group
may exchange model files with a consistent format
References
- Prestigious, well-known Clients:
Parsons Brinckerhoff
Parsons Transportation Group
Freyssinet International
J Muller International
URS Greiner
State of Florida, Texas and Nevada
- Large Projects:
Sunshine Skyway – Florida
Sidney Lanier – Georgia
Bangkok SES
Prince Edward Island Bridge – Canada
Benicia Martinez Bridge - California
Maumee River Bridge – Ohio
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