26.0.0

Released 5-Sep-2024

Release Notes

Structural Model

26.0.0_BRI_sumitomo_damper

A new link property Sumitomo Viscoelastic Damper has been added to represent high-damping rubber vibration control damper devices produced by Sumitomo Rubber Industries.

Bridge Modeler

26.0.0_BRI_concrete_void_slab_deck

A concrete voided slab bridge deck section has been added.

26.0.0_BRI_pier_assign_wall_bents

Pile pier and shaft pier foundations can now be assigned to wall bents.

Bridge Design and Rating

26.0.0_BRI_AS_5100.5:2017_superstruct

AS 5100.5:2017 bridge superstructure design of precast concrete I-girder, U-girder, box-girder, and Super-T bridge sections has been added.

26.0.0_CAN/CSA_S6-19_superstruct

CAN/CSA S6-19 bridge superstructure design and rating has been added.

26.0.0_BRI_strength_substruct_bent_col

Strength design of substructure (bent) columns has been added according to Eurocode 2-2004, including design results display.

Output and Display

26.0.0_BRI_color_contours

Frame force/moment diagrams can now be displayed with colored contours.

26.0.0_BRI_api_.NET8

The CSiBridge API has been updated to support .NET 8.

25.3.0 | 25.3.1

Released 11-Jul-2024

Release Notes

Loading

25.3.0_BRI_AASHTO-2020_wind_loading

Automated bridge wind loading according to AASHTO 2020 9th Edition has been added.

Bridge Design and Rating

25.3.0_BRI_IRC-112_column_service_check_calc

Comprehensive calculation reports for IRC-112 column service checks have been added.

25.2.0

Released 29-Mar-2024

Release Notes

Bridge Modeler

25.2.0_BRI_two-way_sloping_deck

The ability to model two-way sloping (crowned) bridge decks is now available.

Bridge Design and Rating

25.2.0_BRI_NZTA_BM3.4_load_combo

New Zealand NZTA automated bridge design load combinations have been updated according to the latest NZTA BM 3.4 code.

25.2.0_BRI_NZTA_BM3.4_superstruct

Superstructure design and corresponding comprehensive calculation reports according to New Zealand NZTA BM 3.4 are now available for precast I, precast U, precast box, and super-T girders with composite slab.

25.2.0_BRI_IRC_112-2020_service_crack

Service cracking check of bent columns according to IRC 112-2020 has been added.

25.2.0_BRI_AASHTO_non-comp_calc_reports

Comprehensive calculation reports for AASHTO non-composite steel I-girder strength and service rating requests have been added.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.