Bridge Engineering Software
Bridge Engineering Software
(OP)
Hi all
I have a simple question. When an engineer in the US does the structural calculations for a bridge, what software does he use?
I need something that can handle moving loads in loadtrains.
For example up to 15 pointloads divided in 3-4 groups that can move independant of each other.
I also need to ability combine loads in a relatively complex way. Both finding and adding THE worst load as well as adding IF worse. These two methods also need to be combined.
My problem is that I have to work with the Swedish bridgecode and for some reason (?) it seems more complicades than most.
Anyway, what do you use in The US?
Regards Thomas
I have a simple question. When an engineer in the US does the structural calculations for a bridge, what software does he use?
I need something that can handle moving loads in loadtrains.
For example up to 15 pointloads divided in 3-4 groups that can move independant of each other.
I also need to ability combine loads in a relatively complex way. Both finding and adding THE worst load as well as adding IF worse. These two methods also need to be combined.
My problem is that I have to work with the Swedish bridgecode and for some reason (?) it seems more complicades than most.
Anyway, what do you use in The US?
Regards Thomas






RE: Bridge Engineering Software
RE: Bridge Engineering Software
Thanks /Thomas
RE: Bridge Engineering Software
RE: Bridge Engineering Software
GT-STRUDL allows for a host of live load definitions and like many of the other programs can generate user defined live loads. The STRUDL database management will also allow for a wide range of load processing etc. Some of the other high end program likely offer that too.