Dead Load Wizard: makes input of common loads very simple.
Specify Negative Moment Continuity steel in deck slab. Compare required vs. provided capacities.
Copy beam strand patterns to other beams in same span or other spans.
Specify variable span lengths, precast beam lengths, bearing-to-bearing lengths, and skew angles for bridge.
Specify different beam sizes in the same span and different beam types in each span.
Retains previously designed strand patterns when changes are made to geometry, materials, or loads information.
Input loads for precast or composite. Loads can be specified as concentrated, area, or line loads. Loads can be labeled for easy reference.
Automatically compute dead loads due to self-weight of girders, deck, andhaunches.
Option to automatically run analysis without explicitly clicking on Run Analysis button.
Have the capability to allow input of dead loads on composite as linear loads, e.g., to simulate barrier loads.
Specify an unlimited number of diaphragm loads. Use the copy feature to copy diaphragm loads to all beams and/or all spans.
Analyze self-weight and dead loads assumed to act on the precast section being designed using simple beam analysis.
Analyze dead loads on composite sections using continuous analysis.
Specify pedestrian loads.
Perform automatic moving load analysis on simple-span or continuous multi-span bridges.
Select specific IRC groups for analysis and design (Service I, Ultimate I and Ultimate II).
Display distribution factors as contour graphs.
Customize factors including impact factor, distribution and load factors.
Customize or select limiting stresses for concrete at release and final conditions.
Customize or select length multipliers for transfer and development lengths.
Easily customize variables that are automatically calculated by the program, such as live load and dead load distribution factors and dynamic load allowance impact/factors.
Automatically generate straight and draped strand patterns or manually input the pattern for analysis.
Customize the maximum number of strands that can be debonded, as the maximum percentage of each row, or the total number of strands in each section.
Specify end and midspan debonding (shielding) manually or have the program compute it automatically. While using a draped/straight pattern, only the straight strands can be debonded.
Customize varying percentages of strand pull for various strand groups.
Check design status at critical points for release and final stresses as well as for ultimate loads and cracking load criteria.
Perform vertical, anchorage zone, and horizontal shear reinforcement design.
Report camber and deflection computations at tenth point locations along the beam, including live load deflections.
Automatically compute deck reinforcement required for continuity.
Display and print moment, shear, and stress diagrams for either specific load cases and/or load combinations.
Optionally compute Moment Capacity by Strain Compatibility.
Option to distribute dead load equally to all beams or based on tributary fraction.
Optionally, input Stirrup reinforcement schedules manually or use auto-design algorithms.
Store commonly used stirrup schedules and prestressed strand patterns (including debonding and pull percentages) in the library file, and reuse across projects.
