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
Loading
CSiBridge Enhancements 22.2.0 Loading
Korean vehicle library available
Design
CSiBridge 22.2.0 Enhancements Bridge Design & Rating
Detailed design-calculation reports for Concrete T-beam bridge sections per AASHTO LRFD
CSiBridge Enhancements 22.2.0 Design & Rating
AASHTO steel I and U-girder vertical position of longitudinal stiffeners for service and constructability checks
CSiBridge 22.2.0 Enhancements Bridge Design & Rating 1
Detailed design-calculation reports for Steel I-girder bridge sections per CAN/CSA-S6
Analysis
CSiBridge 22.2.0 Enhancements Analysis
Improved handling of equilibrium unbalances and additional controls for non-iterative event-to-event analyses
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CSiBridge Enhancements 22.2.0 Analysis
- Speed improvements for nonlinear cases with multi-threaded solver
- Speed improvements in the recovery of analysis results
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Database Tables
CSiBridge 22.2.0 Enhancements Database Tables
Automatic tabular output to multiple files
Output and Display
CSiBridge 22.1.0 Enhancements Graphics
Enhancements made to 2D graphics in DirectX now generate clearer views much faster
CSiBridge 22.1.0 Enhancements Graphics 1
Recovery of nonlinear static and direct-integration results has been optimized
Design
CSiBridge Enhancements 22.1.0 Design & Rating
Non-zero tension limits for concrete slabs can now be specified for the service checks of steel I-girder and U-girder bridges
CSiBridge 22.1.0 Enhancements Bridge Design & Rating
Chinese concrete box-girder bridge design has been updated and enhanced to the JTG 3362-2018 code from the 2004 version
CSiBridge 22.1.0 Enhancements Bridge Design & Rating 1
Consideration of rebar development length in superstructure design/rating now available per AASHTO LRFD, CAN/CSA-S6, and EUROCODE codes
Modeling
CSiBridge 22.1.0 Enhancements Modeling
Bridge-rail interaction modeling is now available, including nonlinear supports representing ballast and clips. Support properties can vary under vehicle load.
CSiBridge 22.1.0 Enhancements Modeling 1
Steel U-girder section editor is now available for easier definition of plate sizes and vertical web stiffeners.
CSiBridge 22.1.0 Enhancements Modeling 2
Nonlinear shell analysis is now possible for metals using von Mises (J2) plasticity in layered shells.
User Interface
CSiBridge 22.1.0 Enhancements Application Programming Interface (API)
The API can now start and control instances of SAP2000 on remote computers, including the retrieval of results. This enables distributed processing for running large suites of Performance-based Design histories, extensive parameter studies, and Monte Carlo simulations.
Loading
CSiBridge 22.1.0 Enhancements Loading
Auto wind loads on area objects can now be distributed to adjoining frames
Parametric Bridge Modeling
CSiBridge 22.0.0 Enhancements Bridge Modeler
Web- and flange-plate layouts can be printed for steel I-girder bridges, including comprehensive dimensions and steel-weight quantities. The location of stiffeners and diaphragms that define the shear panels are shown on the drawings. The number of spans shown per sheet can be customized.
Structural Components
CSiBridge 22.0.0 Enhancements Structural Model
Parametrically defined detailed foundations, including soil springs, can now be added to a model
Analysis
CSiBridge 22.0.0 Enhancements Analysis
Load cases within a single model can now be run in parallel using multiple machines and combined on a single machine
Design
CSiBridge 21.2.0 Enhancements Bridge Design & Rating
Concrete box girder bridge design request to determine required tendon area to satisfy stresses under permanent and service load conditions is now available
CSiBridge 21.2.0 Enhancements Bridge Design & Rating 1
Steel frame rating has been added for axial demands and user specified resistances
Output and Display
CSiBridge 21.2.0 Enhancements Results Display & Output
Load combination results are now available on a step-by-step basis for linear load combinations containing one or more stepped load cases
CSiBridge 21.2.0 Enhancements Results Display & Output 1
Nonlinear energy component output is now available per group for nonlinear load cases
Parametric Bridge Modeling
CSiBridge 21.2.0 Enhancements Bridge Modeler
Ability to specify steel I-girder plate sizes and web stiffeners prior to running analysis, design, or rating
Analysis
CSiBridge 21.2.0 Enhancements Analysis
Analysis errors, warnings, and informational messages are now stored and shown after the analysis completes, as well as accessible via database tables
Output and Display
CSiBridge 21.1.0 Enhancements Efficiency
Faster display of results from modal time-history load cases, including FNA, for large models with many modes.
Design
CSiBridge 21.1.0 Enhancements Bridge Design
- Concrete superstructure design according to the Indian IRC-2011 code for flat slab and T-beam bridge sections
- Concrete superstructure design according to the Indian IRC-2011 code now calculates the required reinforcement quantity.
CSiBridge 21.1.0 Enhancements Bridge Design 1
- Detailed reports for CAN/CSA S6 steel I-girder bridge strength design requests
- Detailed reports for AASHTO steel U-girder bridge strength and service design and rating requests
Analysis
CSiBridge 21.1.0 Enhancements Analysis
Analysis can now run multiple load cases in parallel. This is particularly efficient for considering large suites of earthquakes in Performance-Based Design.
Parametric Bridge Modeling
CSiBridge 21.1.0 Enhancements Bridge Modeler
Quick bridge template enhanced to remember previous settings and provide additional options when creating a new bridge model
CSiBridge 21.1.0 Enhancements Bridge Modeler 1
Bridge modeler can now generate multiple pairs of braces for steel cross-frames
CSiBridge 21.1.0 Enhancements Bridge Modeler 2
Bridge modeler now allows detailed definition of foundations at the bottom of bent columns, including soil springs
