25.1.0

Released 1-Dec-2023

Release Notes

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

  1. • Access CSI software using secure user credentials — no more activation keys
  2. • Access licenses anywhere with internet access
  3. • Option to create License Groups to manage who has access to your licenses
  4. • Option to remotely terminate an active license session
  5. • Option to federate your identity provider (IdP), allowing users to user their familiar company credentials instead
Cloud Sign-in Licensing Details

Bug Fixes

25.1.0_BRI_bug_fixes

Issues reported by users have been corrected.

25.0.0

Released 7-Jul-2023

Release Notes

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.

24.2.0

Released 15-Feb-2023

Release Notes

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.

24.1.0

Released 12-Oct-2022

Release Notes

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.

24.0.0

Released 11-Mar-2022

Release Notes

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.

23.3.0 | 23.3.1

Released 24-Sep-2021

Release Notes

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.

23.2.0

Released 19-May-2021

Release Notes

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.