Introduction
25.1.0_BRI_enhancement_video
Learn more about the latest enhancements in CSiBridge 25.1.0.
Bridge Modeler
25.1.0_BRI_flange_stiffeners_U_girder
Bottom-flange longitudinal stiffeners can now be specified for steel U-girder bridges using the steel beam editor. The stiffeners are accounted for in analysis as well as superstructure strength design and rating requests. Layout options include the longitudinal start and end position, transverse ratios, orientation and insertion-point location.
Bridge Design and Rating
25.1.0_BRI_AASHTO_box_girder_superstruct
Superstructure design is now available for precast box girder bridges according to the AASHTO code.
25.1.0_BRI_eurocode_calcs_report_multicell
Comprehensive calculation reports are now available for superstructure design of multi-cell concrete box-girder bridges according to Eurocode. These provide detailed calculations and diagrams for the flexural demands and flexural resistance for each individual girder.
Output and Display
25.1.0_BRI_speed_recovering_results
Performance improvements have been made to increase speed and reduce memory usage when recovering results.
Cloud Sign-in Licensing
25.1.0_BRI_cloud_sign_in_lic
Cloud Sign-in licensing is now available
- • Access CSI software using secure user credentials — no more activation keys
- • Access licenses anywhere with internet access
- • Option to create License Groups to manage who has access to your licenses
- • Option to remotely terminate an active license session
- • Option to federate your identity provider (IdP), allowing users to user their familiar company credentials instead
Bug Fixes
25.1.0_BRI_bug_fixes
Issues reported by users have been corrected.
Introduction
25.0.0_BRI_enhancement_video
Learn more about the latest enhancements in CSiBridge v25.0.0.
Bridge Modeler
25.0.0_BRI_wall_piers_defined_bridge_modeler
Wall piers can now be defined and included within a bridge model.
25.0.0_BRI_precast_box_deck_section
A precast-concrete box-girder bridge section has been added. Girders can be in contact or separated. Grouting conditions can be considered, with control available in staged construction.
25.0.0_BRI_circular_layout_lines
Layout lines can now include circular segment types.
Bridge Design and Rating
25.0.0_BRI_strength_design_IRC-112-2020
Strength design of bent columns according to IRC 112-2020 has been added.
25.0.0_BRI_service_cracking_check_AASHTO_LRFD_2020
Service cracking check of bent columns according to AASHTO LRFD 2020 has been added.
25.0.0_BRI_CA_amends_AASHTO_LRFD
California amendments to the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specification – 8th Edition have been added for steel and concrete bridge design and rating.
Structural Model
25.0.0_BRI_frame_hinge_assign_presets
Frame hinge assignment presets, including distributed plasticity are now available.
Data Files
25.0.0_BRI_JTJ/T-483-2020_chinese_mat
JGJ/T 483-2020 high-strength steel materials have been added to the Chinese material library.
Database Tables
25.0.0_BRI_detailed_data_single_row
Detailed data for a single database table row is now available.
Application Programming Interface (API)
25.0.0_BRI_api_access_to_bridge_modeler_object
A new API has been added that provides access to the bridge modeler and bridge object functionality.
Bug Fixes
25.0.0_BRI_bug_fixes
Issues reported by users have been corrected.
Bridge Design and Rating
24.2.0_BRI_design_calcs_JTG-3362-2018
Comprehensive design calculation reports have been added for Chinese JTG 3362-2018 bridge superstructure design checks for shear, torsion, and combined shear and torsion.
Loading
24.2.0_BRI_temp_loads_rail_tracks
Temperature loads can now be applied to rail tracks. Loads can vary along the length of the track. Nonlinear analysis can capture slippage at the track supports, and linear or nonlinear buckling of the track under temperature loading can be analyzed.
24.2.0_BRI_temp_loads_tendons
Temperature loads applied to bridge objects are now automatically applied to their tendons when the tendons are modeled as elements.
Bridge Modeler
24.2.0_BRI_layout_lines_circles
Simple circles have been added to the definition of bridge layout lines for cases where highway spirals are not needed.
Bug Fixes
24.2.0_BRI_bug_fixes
Issues reported by users have been corrected.
Bridge Design and Rating
24.1.0_BRI_AASHTO_LRFD_2020_substructure_columns
The strength design of substructure (bent) columns has been added according to the AASHTO LRFD 2020 code. Design is controlled by defining one or more Design Requests which can specify a set of load combinations, bent columns, column stations, and other parameters to be considered. Results for each Design Request are provided in the form of an Excel spreadsheet that can be used for further calculations and for inclusion in reports. Design results are also available in database tables for display, export, and reporting.
Structural Model
24.1.0_BRI_property_libraries
New and updated property libraries:
- • New Indian frame-property library for steel sections
- • Updated Chinese frame-property library
- • New Canadian material-property library
Loading
24.1.0_BRI_vehicle_library_NZ
New Zealand vehicle library has been updated.
Output and Display
24.1.0_BRI_database_tables_secondary_prestress_forces
New database tables "Bridge Object Forces with Tendons" and "Bridge Object Girder Forces with Tendons", providing the secondary prestress forces on the full bridge section and the individual bridge girders
24.1.0_BRI_display_NL_hinger_state
Improved display of nonlinear hinge states and statuses.
Application Programming Interface (API)
24.1.0_BRI_API_multi_instances_plugins_speed
The Application Programming Interface (API) now offers more control for connecting to multiple instances of CSiBridge, a new interface to simplify the development of plugins, and speed enhancements for external .NET clients.
Bug Fixes
24.1.0_BRI_bug_fixes
Issues reported by users have been corrected.
Bridge Modeler
24.0.0_BRI_bridge_tendons_def
Bridge tendon layout can now be parametrically defined directly with respect to any girder as well as the bridge layout line.
24.0.0_BRI_live_load_continuous_pours
Modeling of closure pours at double-bearing bents for concrete precast I-girder and Super-T girder bridges is now available. This can be used to simulate a live-load continuous superstructure or full integral continuity with the substructure.
Bridge Design and Rating
24.0.0_BRI_AASHTO_LRFD_2020_superstructure
Bridge superstructure design according to the AASHTO LRFD 2020 code has been added. This new code is also available as a resistance code for superstructure rating.
24.0.0_BRI_longitudinal_web_stiffeners
Longitudinal web stiffeners for steel I-girders and steel U-girders can now be modeled on a girder-by-girder basis. These stiffeners are carried through modeling, analysis, design and rating.
Design
24.0.0_BRI_euro_shell_design
Concrete shell design per Eurocode 1992-1-1:2004 has been enhanced, including the ability to set design preferences and national annexes, improved iteration for determining the optimum amount of reinforcement, handling of variable-thickness shells, and the presentation of detailed results in tabular form.
Analysis
24.0.0_BRI_AS3600-2018_time_dep_mat
Time-dependent behavior of concrete has been added for the AS3600-2018 code, including creep, shrinkage, and age-dependent stiffness.
24.0.0_BRI_disable_bending_channel
The ability to enable/disabled the coupling between major bending, shear V2, and torsion is now available for channel and general sections.
Loading
23.3.0_BRI_aashto_vehicles
New vehicles have been added to the AASHTO Rating and Caltrans libraries.
Design
23.3.0_BRI_aashto_2020_steelFrames
Steel frame design according to the AASHTO 2020 LRFD code has been added.
Output and Display
23.3.0_BRI_response_recovery
Moving load response recovery has been sped up by means of multi-threading for database tables and the bridge object response display.
23.3.0_BRI_superstructure_calcs
Superstructure design calculation reports are now available for multicell concrete box and concrete T-beam bridges according to the IRC code.
Modeling
23.2.0_BRI_pour_concrete
Staged-construction operations Pour Concrete and Remove Forms are now available for Super-T bridge sections. Using these operations, the weight of the wet concrete slab can be applied to the girders in one stage, and the stiffness of the cured slab activated in a subsequent stage.
Loading
23.2.0_BRI_RSF_JTG/T
The response-spectrum function according to the Chinese JTG/T 2231-01-2020 code has been added.
Analysis
23.2.0_BRI_proformance_improvements
Performance has been improved for models with frame elements in the presence of many load patterns. This includes speed increases in stiffness formation, event determination, and state-update operations. Nonlinear static, staged-construction, and nonlinear direct-integration time-history load cases will benefit the most.
23.2.0_BRI_joint_reaction_response
Speed improvements have been made for calculating joint-reaction response for influence-based moving-load cases.
Application Programming Interface (API)
CSiBridge v23.1.0 Enhancements Application Programming Interface (API)
Improved performance and examples for remote API and COM clients.
Loading
CSiBridge v23.1.0 Enhancements Loading
Temperature gradient loading has been added according to the IRC:6-2017 code.
CSiBridge v23.1.0 Enhancements Loading 1
Automatic bridge wind loading has been added according to the IRC:6-2017 code.
CSiBridge v23.1.0 Enhancements Loading 2
The IRC vehicle library has been expanded to include the Special Vehicle (SV), Fatigue Truck (40T), and 70R Tracked vehicle per the IRC:6-2017 code.
23.0.0_BRI_enhancement_video
Learn more about the latest enhancements in CSiBridge v23.0.0.
Analysis
CSiBridge v23.0.0 Enhancements Analysis
Speed improvements to moving load analysis on spine models containing many influence points.
CSiBridge v23.0.0 Enhancements Analysis 1
Speed improvements nonlinear static, nonlinear multi-step static, and nonlinear direct-integration time-history cases using the advanced or multi-threaded solvers.
Design
CSiBridge v23.0.0 Enhancements Bridge Design & Rating
Precast Super-T girder design has been implemented according to the NZTA Bridge Manual.
Modeling
CSiBridge v23.0.0 Enhancements Bridge Modeler
Layout lines can now be defined using point-of-intersection data.
CSiBridge v23.0.0 Enhancements Bridge Modeler 1
New Super-T girder and bridge-section definitions have been added, including detailed tendon layout.
CSiBridge v23.0.0 Enhancements Bridge Modeler 2
Job scripting has been added to allow automating several analysis, design and reporting actions into a single command in order to expedite iterative tasks.
User Interface
CSiBridge v23.0.0 Enhancements Application Programming Interface (API)
Database tables can now be accessed via the API for both editing and display purposes.
Cloud Licensing
CSiBridge v23.0.0 Enhancements Cloud Licensing
Cloud-based licensing is now standard for CSiBridge.
- • Cloud-based server requires no setup
- • Access licenses outside of company networks and VPNs
- • Share licenses between users (non-simultaneous)
- • Check-out a license to work offline
