Software to analyse cable stayed bridges
Software to analyse cable stayed bridges
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Could you please help me in finding a software to analyse cable stayed bridges. Does anybody know any websites in which I can download one for free.
Thanks.
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RE: Software to analyse cable stayed bridges
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RE: Software to analyse cable stayed bridges
but seriously, i'd think cable stayed bridges are quite a difficult problem to solve (being highly redundant). that being said, I'd think almost any FE package would be able to do the job.
good luck
RE: Software to analyse cable stayed bridges
There are a lot of inexpensive or even free FEA programs that will handle simple structures with linear analysis, but to do it right you really need non linear.
RE: Software to analyse cable stayed bridges
would you be able to linearise the problem by applying a tension load to the stays, applying the required loads to the bridge, then checking the stays are still in tension ?
RE: Software to analyse cable stayed bridges
Just my 2ยข worth.
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RE: Software to analyse cable stayed bridges
disclaimer: I never did any analysis of bridges and this is indeed far from my field...
0.002 Euro worth: why not look at Straus7 ? I saw from brochures and website that they have several references about bridges / cable stayed bridges, etc...
Warning: it's not free at all!!!
Bye.
RE: Software to analyse cable stayed bridges
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RE: Software to analyse cable stayed bridges
http://www.issrobot.co.uk/
RE: Software to analyse cable stayed bridges
I suggest you SAP2000 Plus version with bridge modeler and stage construction module. Though this is not free but it is among the best to do the job. You can find more details on their site www.csiberkeley.com
Good luck
RSMEngr