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© Advanced Bridge Engineering Systems Limited
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Company
Presentation
Advanced Bridge Engineering Systems PO Box 676, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 9GD, UK
Phone: 01284 767 857
Mobile: 077 60 61 62 66
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.abes-uk.com
© Advanced Bridge Engineering Systems Limited
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Index
Company Presentation
Company Profile
Members
Software – SOFiSTiK
Area of Excellence
Segmental Bridges
Incrementally Launched Bridges
Composite Bridges
Cable Supported Bridges
Structural Dynamics
Earthquake engineering
High-Speed Railway Bridges
Wind Dynamics
Pedestrian and Light-Weight Bridges
Reference Projects
Bridges by Other SOFiSTiK Customers
Short References
SOFiSTiK
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ABES Company Profile
ABES Services
ABES provide modelling and sub-consulting services in the UK and worldwide. We
are able to provide these services in a wide range of applications in the fields of
bridge engineering, general structural engineering and building design.
ABES engineers have extensive experience in the application of high-end analysis
software. We have a solid track record in solving complicated analysis problems
and we are capable of turning analysis results into practical design solutions.
ABES have licences of powerful software tools including SOFiSTiK and a variety of
in-house products. We also have a team of software engineers at our disposal to
help with the coding of project-specific software solutions where appropriate.
ABES Client Requirements
ABES typically assist clients who are active as design consultants. Our specific
expertise in various highly specialised areas allows us to provide efficient and
practical solutions for specific challenges within short time frames. If our clients
want to solve structural design problems that are complex, intricate, unusual,
outside of their normal field, or time critical, then we can help with our consulting
services and our powerful software resources.
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Working with ABES
ABES are flexible and willing to cooperate in various ways with our clients
depending on what works best in a given situation. We can work as part of a
project team on a large project and support other members of this team with their
modelling tasks. Or we can solve specific isolated tasks and return a report and a
model if desired.
ABES Areas of Expertise
ABES areas of expertise include, and go far beyond, the following topics:
Consideration of non-linear and time-dependent material properties including
steel yielding, concrete cracking, creep and shrinkage or various soil material
models.
Stability analysis, P-Delta effects and buckling analysis.
Modelling of complex geometries with a variety of element types including for
example: form finding for cable-supported structures or membrane
structures, determination of pre-cambers or geometry control for pre-cast
segmental bridges.
Construction sequence simulations for all construction techniques used in
bridge and building engineering.
Structural dynamics for bridge and building applications including earthquake
analysis and design, footfall analysis, wind dynamics, vehicle structure
interaction.
CFD analysis for simulation of wind flow interacting with structures.
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Members
ABES International is the umbrella organisation representing the members of
the ABES network of consulting offices situated in Bury St Edmunds, Tel Aviv,
Lisbon, Graz, Sydney and Hanoi.
Consulting International
INT ABES
ABESAT Graz
Austria ABESIL Kedmor Engineers
Tel Aviv Israel
ABESPT GIPAC Lisbon
Portugal
ABESVN Hanoi
Vietnam ABESUK
Bury St Edmunds UK
ABESOZ Sydney Australia
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Software
ABES is an authorized reseller for SOFiSTiK, a well-known software house from
Germany which is perfectly suited to support project engineers in their everyday
work, as well as providing highly specialised solutions for the most complicated
tasks.
SOFiSTiK can handle a very wide range of civil engineering applications, of which
bridges is just one part, and this is one of its main strengths: one package can
take the place of many disparate packages, and since one licence can be used in
any office it is cost effective to use the common interface for many applications in
many locations. More details of SOFiSTiK can be found at www.sofistik.com
ABES offers the following services for SOFiSTiK:
- Software development for civil and structural engineering.
- International software sales.
- User support, training and individual project support.
ABES supports and develops software for all areas of civil and structural
engineering.
Bridges: all types of bridges and erection methods.
Buildings: full and partial building models including construction sequence.
Geotechnical: excavations, semi-infinite solids, soil-structure interaction.
Tunnelling: construction simulation, tunnel intersections, tunnel lining.
Foundations: all types of foundations.
Slabs & walls: arbitrary geometry, pre-stressing.
Membranes: complex 3D geometries, tensioning sequence, design checks.
Dams: 3d dam models, potential problems.
In the UK our focus is on bridges.
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Areas of
Excellence
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Segmental Bridges
ABES engineers have been involved in the design and
construction of numerous segmental bridges including
pre-cast and cast onsite solutions as well as cable-stayed
solutions. The strength of our engineers lies
predominantly in the ability to find the right solutions for
specific situations. Our designs reflect the deep understanding of the advantages of
segmental methods. We are also used to working
closely with contractors and understand their point
of view. Our solutions are always tailored to the
available equipment and the optimal use of this
equipment.
Reference projects:
Wadi Abdoun Bridge, Jordan
Siak Bridge, Malaysia
Smuuli Bridge, Estonia
Quarry Bridge, Israel
Nesharim Interchange, Israel
Em Ha'Moshavot Bridge, Israel
Rach Mieuh Bridge, Vietnam
Waiwera Bridge, New Zealand
Morasha Interchange, Israel
Wadi Acbara Bridge, Israel.
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Incrementally Launched Bridges
Incrementally launched bridges are often cost-effective
solutions for continuous bridge beams. The industrialised
manufacturing of bridge girders in a casting or assembly
yard often leads to considerable cost savings and a high
quality of workmanship. In
situations where scaffolding is difficult to implement this
method can be a competitive solution. The mild
reinforcement of incrementally launched concrete
bridges is continuous, giving these bridges a
comparatively high level of ductility which is
advantageous in areas with stringent earthquake design
regulations. Incrementally launched steel or composite
bridges can be assembled quickly and provide all the
advantages of light-weight solutions.
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ABES engineers are recognised for their experience
in the design and the construction engineering of
incrementally launched bridges. We have a proven
record in the successful completion of launched
bridges and we understand the specific requirements
of this particular construction method. We are
prepared to support contractors who would like to
consider incrementally launched design options
and to help contractors who have not applied this
method previously. In addition we can also provide
design services for the casting yard and the
launching nose, and we can also advise on all
aspects regarding launching equipment.
Reference projects:
Atarot Bridges, Israel
Quarry Bridge, Israel
Jordan Gateway Bridge, Israel
River Tamega Bridge and Viaduct 9, Portugal
Holon Bridge, Israel
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Composite Bridges
Ease and speed of construction and light weight are often the
main selling points for composite bridges. These particular
properties of composite bridges allow for minimal traffic
disruptions, simple assembly methods and high quality of
workmanship due to industrialised workshop procedures.
Composite bridges are also considered very cost-effective when life-cycle cost is
taken into account. These bridges compare favourably with other solutions when
maintenance and rehabilitation issues are regarded. Modern paint coatings last up to
20 years, inspection is usually simple and
rehabilitation measures are easy to implement.
Composite bridges therefore are becoming increasingly
popular in aggressive climates.
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Due to our long-standing involvement with steel and composite solutions we have a
detailed understanding of construction and fabrication issues. ABES engineers will
provide detailing that matches the specific requirements of steel contractors. In
combination with our practical experience we also have strong ties to relevant
academic research at the highest level. Where required we can also use our good
connections to steel contractors in many regions world wide.
Reference projects:
Passagem Superior PS21B, Portugal
Troviscal Bridge, Portugal
River Pranto Bridge, Portugal
River Tamega Bridge and Viaduct 9, Portugal
Jordan Gateway Bridge, Israel/Jordan
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Cable-Supported Bridges
ABES engineers have comprehensive experience in all
aspects of structural analysis and design of cable-
stayed and suspension bridges. During their
professional careers
our engineers have
participated in the design of cable-stayed and
suspension bridges world-wide with a special
emphasis on the computer modelling of these
structures. The duties performed during these
assignments included:
The development of design solutions during preliminary design, detailed design,
construction engineering and proof checking.
Construction stage analyses using backward and forward methods, optimisation
of stressing sequences for cable-stayed bridges, calculation of pre-cambers,
shape finding for suspension bridges.
Dynamic analysis including the dynamic response to wind and earthquake loading
on the completed structure and during construction.
Consideration of time dependent effects, P-delta effects, cable sagging, large
deflections, material non-linearities.
Cooperating with bridge engineers from many different cultural backgrounds.
Reference projects:
Machang Bridge, South Korea; Rach Mieu Bridge, Vietnam; Wadi
Abdoun Bridge, Jordan; Marburg Pedestrian Bridge, Germany;
Stonecutter Bridge, Hong Kong; Sutong Bridge, China; Siak
Bridge, Malaysia; Shenzen Western Corridor, Hong Kong; Rosario
Victoria Bridge, Argentina; Kwang Ahn Bridge, South Korea;
Smuuli Bridge, Estonia.
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Structural Dynamics
ABES engineers have been involved in numerous successful projects in the field of
structural dynamics. These projects necessitated the use of advanced computer
software, the acquisition of field measurements and the development of new
analytical tools. The combination of sophisticated methods on the one hand and
practical engineering know-how on the other has led to novel solutions in numerous
instances.
Earthquake Engineering
ABES provides seismic design and consulting for our in-
house projects, and for other design offices, for large
structures, residential and commercial projects,
transportation and utility infrastructures etc. Services in
the field of earthquake engineering include response
spectrum analyses of structures, time-history
simulations of earthquake events, consideration of non-linear material properties
and geometric non-linearities, displacement base
design – all in accordance with the latest seismic
codes. Our expertise also covers the seismic
evaluation of existing structures, earthquake
damage assessment and the preparation of
retrofit and upgrade solutions.
Reference projects:
Quarry Bridge, Israel; Wadi Abdoun Bridge, Jordan; Machang Bridge, South Korea; Rach Mieu Bridge, Vietnam.
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High-Speed Railway Bridges
The dynamic response of bridges and culverts to the
loading of passing high-speed trains is an interesting
topic which has received attention from ABES project
engineers during past years. Dynamic analyses and
checks of newly designed bridges according to various
code regulations has been performed. Train-structure interaction has been
investigated. Rehabilitation options for existing structures on railway lines which due
to be upgraded have been provided. Field
measurements were used in many instances
to calibrate and verify numerical results.
Reference projects:
Railway Overpasses between Linz and Wels, Austria; Sulzbach
Bridge, Austria; Viaduct Colombo, Portugal; RelaS Research
Project; CCE - COPERNICUS 263.
Wind Dynamics
ABES engineers have been involved in the buffeting
analysis of various long-span bridges. Moreover, our
specialists have also developed computer programs
for the numerical determination of aero-dynamic and
aero-elastic properties of bridge girder cross-sections
and have been actively involved in wind tunnel testing.
ABES offers comprehensive services with regards to aero-
elastic analysis, wind tunnel testing and design-
optimisation with regards to aero-dynamic properties of
structures.
Reference projects:
Machang Bridge, South Korea; Rach Mieu Bridge, Vietnam.
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Pedestrian and Light-Weight Bridges
Pedestrian bridges and similar light-weight spans are
notorious for their sensitivity to certain types of
excitations. ABES engineers have ample experience in
the dynamic evaluation of such structures and in the
design of viscous and tuned mass dampers to control
these effects.
Reference projects:
Ponte Pedonal de Guarda, Portugal; Subansiri bridge, India; Marburg Pedestrian Bridge, Germany.
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Reference
projects
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Location Estonia
Client Merko, 3Bau
Services
Structural analysis, pre-stressing
design, optimisation of cable-
stressing sequence, design checks
according to Eurocode.
Description
This bridge is a three-span extradosed bridge (42+85+42m) made from post-
tensioned concrete. Upon completion the Smuuli Bridge was the first cable-stayed
bridge in Estonia. The approach viaduct consists of three spans on each side which
are constructed from pre-cast beams with a cast in-situ deck. Each pier is supported
by pile foundations. The bridge crosses an active railway line calling for cantilevering
as the construction method of choice. The approach viaducts were constructed first
and counterbalance the two free cantilevers of the extradosed section of the bridge.
The optimisation of the cable-stressing sequence was one of the more interesting
issues during this work since the cross-section of the main girder is rather slender.
Modelling tasks for this bridge also included the longitudinal and transversal PT,
time-dependent effects and a detailed definition of the construction sequence.
System view, moments due to traffic loading, associated stresses top and bottom.
Construction stage simulation
Smuuli Bridge
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Location Roichmen Quarry, Israel
Date Construction in progress 2006
ABES member
ABES Israel – KEDMOR
Description
The Quarry Bridge crossing the "Roichmen Quarry" was designed partly as a pre-cast
segmental balanced cantilever (414m) and partly as a cast-in-place incrementally
launched girder of 409m length. The typical pre-cast segment length is 3.0m at its
longitudinal axis and the maximum length of a segment for the incrementally
launched part of the bridge is 22.5m long. The superstructure of both parts is made
of a box girder of 3.3m depth and 11m width.
Box section for the pre-cast segmental portion. Piers under construction
Quarry Bridge (1/2)
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Pier 2 is much shorter, and therefore stiffer, than the other piers of this bridge. A
special gap-element at the top of this pier enables the rest of the columns to
respond prior to this pier in the event of an earthquake and so prevent premature
failure. A non-linear gap element was implemented as part of a pushover analysis in
order to fine-tune the overall earthquake response of the bridge.
Quarry Bridge (2/2)
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Location Portugal
Client MARTIFER, S.A
ABES member
ABES Portugal - GIPAC
Description
The superstructure of this 3-span composite bridge consists of two steel I-girders in
the longitudinal direction topped by a precast concrete slab. Cross-beams made from
steel are placed at regular intervals in the spans and concrete cross-beams are
placed above the piers. The abutments and both piers are at a skew angle to the
main direction.
Longitudinal section through bridge structure.
Cross-section at mid-span and above the piers. Bearing detail
Passagem Superior PS21B (1/2)
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Passagem Superior PS21B (2/2)
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Location Linz, Austria
Client Landeshauptstadt Linz
Services
Competition, 1st stage
ABES member
ABES Austria
Description
The proposed bicycle and pedestrian crossing over the river Danube consists of two
ramps on either river shore and a suspension bridge of 270m span and 6m width.
The V-shaped pylons stabilise the bridge laterally and give torsional stiffness to the
girder. The cross-section of the girder was optimised with respect to the governing
aero-dynamic properties of the bridge.
Visualisation
CFD Simulation
Energy - Wind Velocity - Pressure
Competition Donausteg Linz
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Location Castanheira de Pera, Portugal
Client Municipality of Castanheira de
Pera
ABES member
ABES Portugal - GIPAC
Description
Two longitudinal steel I-girders with a concrete slab form the cross-section 13m
width of this three-span bridge with a total length of 150m.
Longitudinal section
Representation of steel components and typical cross-section
Troviscal Bridge
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Location Jerusalem, Israel
ABES member
ABES Israel - KEDMOR
Description
The Zeitim Interchange is located at the eastern entrance to Jerusalem on the slope
of Mount Scopus. The interchange joins National Route #1, Mount Scopus Tunnels
access road and local entrances to adjacent villages.
The pre-stressed 2-span concrete bridge carries the entrance road to Mount Scopus
Tunnels above National Road #1. The bridge is 80m long and 32.5m wide with skew
supports calling for a cast in-situ voided slab solution for the deck. The sub-structure
was made of cast-in-situ concrete columns and abutments supported by cast-in-situ
concrete precaution drilled piles.
The first cut-and-cover underpass “A” is 272m long and 12m wide with 600mm
abutment walls made from cast-in drilled piles connected by cast-in-situ concrete
beam on top. The superstructure is made of precast "Inverted-Tee" pre-tensioned
girders and cast-in-situ concrete on top.
The second underpass “B” of 59,2m length and 14.1m width was constructed using a
“top-down” approach where after completion of the abutment wall pile drilling the
superstructure slab was post-tensioned and sub-sequent excavation exposed the pile
walls.
Underpass “A” during construction
Zeitim Interchange (1/2)
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Voided slab bridge
Structure cross-section voided slab
Zeitim Interchange (2/2)
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Location Figueira da Foz, Portugal
Client Municipality Figueira da Foz
ABES member
ABES Portugal - GIPAC
Description
This single-span integral composite bridge crosses the river Pranto near the
Portuguese coast town of Figueira da Foz. The cross-section is formed by five
longitudinal steel beams with an I-cross-section topped with a cast in-site concrete
slab. The total span of the bridge is 27.5m and the width of the bridge deck is 11m.
Longitudinal section
Typical cross-section and abutment detail
River Pranto Bridge
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Visualisation
Structural model
Location St. Anna ob Aigen
Oststeiermark, Austria
Client Gemeinde St. Anna ob Aigen
Services Structural design
ABES member ABES Austria
Description
The structural system of the viewing platform "Habicht n°4" displays great similarities to
a small cable stayed bridge. However, rather than connecting two shores, the visitors
are invited to walk out over the abyss. The steel platform has a width of 2m and
cantilevers 15m over a crag.
Skywalk Waltrafelsen
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Location Germany
Client EHS Beratende Ingenieure,
Kassel
Services
Structural Analysis
ABES member
ABES Austria
Description
This six span box girder bridge with a total length of 232m and a curved alignment
was designed according to the German regulations of the DIN Fachbericht 105. A
span-by-span erection sequence facilitated by a gantry was chosen requiring a
detailed simulation of the construction process. The cross-section with a width of
15.5m contains exclusively external pre-stressing.
External pre-stressing
Cross-section with pre-stressing deviator Stress distribution in external pre-stressing tendon
Hesperbachtal Bridge
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Location Giv’ataim, Israel
ABES member
ABES Israel – KEDMOR
Description
The Hebrew name Giv‟ataim means "two hills" and is derived from the typical
landscape in the vicinity of this small Israeli municipality where a pedestrian crossing
over a busy highway was required in order to complete a bicycle ring path around the
city centre. The present design pays a tribute to the landmark surrounding of this
particular place. The particular layout of the cable-stays results in an unusual
elevation view mimicking the two hills which are the name patrons for this village.
The bridge is slightly curved in plan with a cable-stayed main span of 51m and a total
length of 240m. The deck is constructed from post-tensioned concrete while the cigar-
shaped pylons are made from steel emphasising the seemingly floating appearance of
this bridge.
Project visualization of Giv‟ataim Bridge
Giv’ataim Bridge
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Location Upper Austria, Austria
Client ÖBB – Infrastruktur Bau
Services
Structural assessment of
existing bridge after increasing
the allowable train speed
Description
For this railway line an increase of train velocity was proposed. The existing bridge
structures along this line had to be checked with regards to the additional loadings
resulting predominately from dynamic effects due to the increased train speed. For
this investigation the relevant TSI standards were utilised including the standard
train configurations as outlined in the Eurocode plus three other train configurations.
The individual bridge structures on this line were checked and recommendations
were given for some of them with regards to the necessity of structural
improvement.
Vertical acceleration of a bridge after train crossing
Eigenmode of the bridge
Comparison of bending moments
ÖBBLinz - Wels Railway Bridge
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Bridges
by other
SOFiSTiK
Customers
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Location Brandangersundet, Norway.
Client Norge Vegvesen
SOFiSTiK Application
Erection sequence simulation; Calculation of eigenforms, Stability checks, Buckling
checks, Linear and non-linear loading case calculation; Checking of cross section
capacity and utilisation level; Checking of hanger forces, SLS and ULS check of
concrete members; Design checking of all connectors and intersections; Fatigue
checks; Checking maximum displacements, bearing forces and foundation forces;
Wind dynamics including shake-down-analysis.
Detail of main bridge – approach span connection showing shell elements with pre-stressing tendons
Volume model of steel-concrete-connectors
Brandangersundet Bridge
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Location Maribor, Slovenia.
Consultant Ponting Maribor SA
SOFiSTiK Application
3D modelling using AutoCAD 2007; Calculation of dead load, live load and additional
loads (temperature, static wind, etc.); Form finding using a combination of loading
cases; Stability (buckling, failure) checks; Forced vibration – dynamic pedestrian
load on deck; Simulation of erection procedure, six construction stages.
Loading case: cable stressing
Traffic load on side of deck
Radgona Bridge
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Location Zagreb, Croatia
Consultant Pipenbaher SA
SOFiSTiK Application
3D modelling using volume elements using ASCII input; Solid model used for
detailing pre-stressing and cable anchorages, arch abutments and foundation;
Roadway slab design
Stresses and displacements under dead load
Longitudinal post tensioning
Rence Bridge
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Location Assam, India
Consultant VSL Technical Centre
Asia/Australia.
SOFiSTiK Application
3D Model based on AutoCAD 2006 drawings; Form-finding for permanent load;
Calculation of Eigen-frequencies for several load situations, Stiffness “freezing“ for
several load combinations; Evaluation of stress free lengths for all cable members
Eigenforms
Geometry after form finding
Subansiri Suspension Bridge
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Location Truckenthal, Germany
Consultant EHS Beratende Ingenieure,
Kassel, Germany
SOFiSTiK Application
3D model based on AutoCAD 2006, combination of beam, cable, spring and so called
„moving springs‟ for launching procedure; Erection sequence simulation of arch +
deck (launching); Combination of internal and external prestressing for construction
and final stage; SLS and ULS checks according for several construction stages and
final stage at time infinity; Stability checks of piers during launching procedure;
Determination of camber; Formwork layout of casting yard.
3D view showing structural system with temporary piers for arch erection.
Prestressing tendons in deck
Deck cross section
Truckenthal Bridge
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Location Völkermarkt, Austria
Consultant Wörle & Sparowitz ZT GmbH,
Austria
SOFiSTiK Application
3D model based on AutoCAD 2007, combination of beam, spring, shell elements,
material used: C40/50 and UHPC for precast parts (arch); Precast UHPC parts have
external pre-stressing within the rectangular box. Erection sequence simulation;
Stability checks, Buckling checks, Linear and non-linear loading case calculation;
Checking of cross section capacity; SLS and ULS check of all concrete members;
Checking maximum displacements, Camber: bearing forces and foundation forces.
Detailed stress checks for connectors at the kinks of the arch.
Wildbrücke
Visualisation of bridge
Conception drawing of bridge and details for cross section and connector element at the arch kinks incl. position of pre-stressing tendons.
Erection sequence of arch and deck
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References
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Jordan Gateway Bridge, Israel/Jordan
Consultant: ABESIL – Kedmor Engineers Ltd.
This bridge was designed to connect the two countries of Jordan and Israel. The alignment of
the bridge crosses a minefield making incremental launching a very attractive option. Two
steel I girders with a 12m wide concrete deck slab are to be launched as a composite system.
The I girders for the first span will receive their concrete slab after launching and will act as a
launching nose during construction. The total length of straight alignment of the bridge is
352m with typical spans of 46m. The assembly yard will be situated behind the west
abutment.
Kwang Ahn Bridge, South Korea
Personal reference of Georg Pircher
Design office: CableTek Engineers
Sub-contractor: Technische Datenverarbeitung GmbH, Heinz
Pircher & Partner
This suspension bridge made of steel with a main span of 500m and a double-deck carriage
way for train and car traffic was put in place for the soccer world cup off the coast of Pusan.
An independent check of the design was performed including a check of the intended
construction sequence and the finalised structure.
Ma Chang Bridge, South Korea
Personal reference of Johann Wagner
Client: Hyundai Engineering
Sub-contractor: Technische Datenverarbeitung GmbH, Heinz
Pircher & Partner
Cable-stayed bridge with a 450m main span and an 11-span approach viaduct. The composite
main girder is made of pre-stressed steel and concrete. A full structural analysis and design
check according to Korean Standards was performed including the pre-camber calculation, a
response spectrum analysis and a wind buffeting calculation.
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Marburg Pedestrian Bridge, Germany
Personal reference of Georg Pircher
Design office: EHS Beratende Ingenieure
Sub-contractor: Technische Datenverarbeitung GmbH, Heinz
Pircher & Partner
This suspension bridge with a main span of 75m and a width of 3.5m serves as a pedestrian
and bicycle bridge. The design of this slender steel structure provided challenges with regards
to the cable geometry which is curved in plan and elevation and with the determination of
fabrication shapes and cable cutting lengths.
Modal analyses were performed based on the tangent stiffness of the structure under dead
load and various traffic loading conditions. Tuned mass dampers were designed and verified in
a series of time-history simulations of pedestrians walking across the bridge.
Morasha Interchange, Israel
Consultant: ABESIL – Kedmor Engineers Ltd.
This interchange consists of 4 bridges with a total length of 750m. All bridges are curved in
plan and have a maximum span of 60m. A common cross-section was designed that suited all
four structures and could be pre-cast. The pre-cast segmental method therefore represented
an optimal and cost-effective solution for this particular challenge.
Rach Mieu Bridge, Vietnam
Personal reference of Johann Wagner
Client: MOT (Ministry of Transportation), Vietnam
Sub-contractor: Technische Datenverarbeitung GmbH, Heinz
Pircher & Partner
Cable stayed bridge with a main span of 280m. The longitudinal girder is a pre-stressed
concrete box girder. An independent design check was performed including a detailed analysis
of the construction sequence, and a response spectrum and buffeting analysis.
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Railway Overpasses between Linz and Wels, Austria
Personal reference of Martin Pircher
Client: ÖBB – Austrian Federal Railway
Consultant: Technische Datenverarbeitung GmbH, Heinz Pircher & Partner
In cooperation with: University of Coimbra, Portugal
The railway line between Linz and Wels is being upgraded to design speeds of up to 300km/h.
Existing overpasses and bridge structures along this line had to be evaluated for their
suitability under loading by these high-speed trains. Dynamic analyses according to Eurocode
were performed for a number of short simply-supported bridges and overpasses. Vibration
measurements of these structures were undertaken in order to verify input parameters for
these analyses. The numerical models were then calibrated against the field measurements.
The accuracy of the predictions could be increased considerably due to the successful
combination of numerical modelling and on-site measurements.
River Tamega Bridge and Viaduct 9, Portugal
Consultant: ABESPT - Gipac
Designer: Amando Rito
Steel contractor: Martifer
Concessionaire: AENOR
For these two bridges parallel steel I-girders were launched and a concrete deck was cast on
the completed steel girders. The 6- and 7-span structures each consisted of two parallel
bridges with total lengths up to 366m. A request to reduce the flange thickness from 130mm
to 100mm was made by the steel contractor of this bridge in order to facilitate welding. The
ensuing re-design called for wider flanges which had to be placed non-symmetrically in
relation to the web in order to maintain the position of the side-guides for launching. The
consequences resulting from the inclined principal axes of the steel cross-sections had to be
evaluated and the detailing had to be adjusted accordingly.
Rosario Victoria Bridge, Argentina
Personal reference of Georg Pircher
Design office: PostenSA
Sub-contractor: Technische Datenverarbeitung GmbH, Heinz
Pircher & Partner
For this pre-stressed concrete cable-stayed bridge with a main span of 350m iso-tensioning
was used. The cable-stressing sequence was optimised taking into account the intended
construction sequence during cantilevering.
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Siak Bridge, Malaysia
Personal reference of Johann Wagner
Design office: VSL TCAA
Sub-contractor: Technische Datenverarbeitung GmbH, Heinz
Pircher & Partner
The main span of this cable-stayed bridge with a composite deck is 280m. For this project
consulting services provided for the modelling of the construction sequence, the optimisation
of the stressing sequence of the stay cables and finally for the calculation of pre-camber
information.
Sulzbach Bridge, Austria
Personal reference of Martin Pircher
Design office: Pauser Engineers ZT GmbH
Sub-contractor: Technische Datenverarbeitung GmbH, Heinz
Pircher & Partner
One-span integral railway bridge made from reinforced concrete. The main girder has a trough
cross-section and is rigidly connected with the abutment walls. The bridge is part of a railway
line with 250km/h design speed. A dynamic analysis of the bridge behaviour during train
passage according to Eurocode was performed.
Sutong Bridge, China
Personal reference of Martin Pircher
Design office: Highway Planning and Design Institute/HPDI,
China
Sub-contractor: Technische Datenverarbeitung GmbH, Heinz
Pircher & Partner
With a main span of almost 1100m the Sutong bridge was the biggest cable stay bridge of the
world at the time of its completion. Several non-linear effects needed to be considered during
the simulation and calculation of the bridge erection. During a workshop at the office in
Nantong the modelling of the structural system and the calculation of the construction stages
were discussed with the consultant. Ongoing advice on various modelling issues was provided
thereafter.
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Wadi Abdoun Bridge, Jordan
Personal reference of Johann Wagner
Client: VSL International
Sub-contractor: Technische Datenverarbeitung GmbH, Heinz
Pircher & Partner
This stunning 5-span extradosed bridge is curved in plan and made from pre-cast concrete
segments. The span arrangement is 63-2x132-63-27m. A structural analysis of the
construction process was performed, the precamber was calculated and the fabrication shape
of the pre-cast segments was determined. A response spectrum analysis was performed.
Wadi Acbara Bridge, Israel
Personal reference of Raz Mor
Consultant: YSS Engineers
The main span of this 433m long cast in-place balanced cantilever bridge is just 1m shy of the
100m mark and at the time of construction constituted the longest cantilevered span in Israel.
All piers were constructed using slip forms with the highest pier measuring 70m, another
Israeli record at the time. The box cross-section varies from 5.5m above the piers to 2.8m at
mid-span.
Waiwera Bridge, New Zealand
Personal reference of Martin Pircher
Consultant: URS Auckland
Sub-contractor: Technische Datenverarbeitung GmbH, Heinz
Pircher & Partner
A preliminary design was performed for two options for the two parallel multi-span viaducts
crossing the Waiwera Valley north of Auckland. The 628m long and 2x12m wide bridges were
to be built by the balanced cantilever method. A cast in-situ 7-span (56m+5x84m+56m)
constellation was designed and compared with a precast segmental option with nine spans
(48m+7x76m+48m). For the detailed design the precast segmental option was chosen and
elaborated into a final detailed design. Design checks were performed according to New
Zealand design specifications NZ3101.
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Atarot Bridges, Israel
Consultant: ABESIL – Kedmor Engineers Ltd.
These two parallel bridges over the Wadi Atarot were the first applications of the incremental
launching method in Israel. The four spans of the bridges measured 40+2x50+40m and the
concrete double-box cross-section had a depth of 3.3m. With this bridge the contractor
successfully introduced this technology in Israel. An independent check was performed by
ABESIL.
Holon Bridge, Israel
Consultant: ABESIL – Kedmor Engineers Ltd.
The side spans of this 5-span bridge with a total length of 198m over a busy highway are
being constructed on scaffolds. The remaining 34m span across the highway was closed by
launching the side spans from both sides and by connecting them above the median of the
highway with a closure cast. This solution allowed for uncompromised use of the highway
throughout construction while minimising the construction cost of the side spans.
Bridge Design
The SOFiSTiK module portfolio is especially powerful and versatile for the advanced analysis and design in all fields of bridge engineering.
Powerful graphical AutoCAD-based 3D pre-processing and interactive parametric input enable the user to control and adjust the model and the calculation to any demand. Analysis with nonlinear effects as well as economical influence line evaluation is possible. Seamless integration of construction stage analysis, precamber determination and automated force optimisation is available. Design code specific tasks are supported ranging from a library of standard load models (roads and railway) to special design and serviceability checks and assessments. Interactive graphical and numerical post-processing and open interfaces for individual post-processing add to the package which is used by many leading bridge engineers worldwide.
Cross-Sections and Geometry
CABD-Technology: Parametric axis-based geometry input. Variables and formulas enable complex parametric modelling.
SOFiPLUS: 3D General AutoCAD-based pre-processing with automatic meshing
Parametric master cross-sections Cross Section Editor: AutoCAD-based cross-section input Cross Temp: Template cross-sections (I-Beams, Hollow-Box etc.) High-End sectional analysis for R/C, steel and composite sections
(Warping, FE cross sections) Consideration of sectional construction stages (In-situ concreting,
composite shear etc.) Open and closed sections Non-effective areas (shear lag) General stress output points (automatic and user defined) Dedicated input wizard for standard bridge types (Beam, Slab and
Arch-Bridges) PreTee: Special wizard for pre-cast concrete bridges (Developed by
ABES)
General Features and Bridge Types
3D Finite Elements: Beam, shell, volume, cable, truss, spring and dampers with nonlinear material and geometric capabilities
Elastic bedding, nonlinear bedding, pile elements, analytical halfspace model for soil-structure interaction (also for dynamic effects)
BIM/ifc-interface (structural-view 2x3) Single or multi-web beam systems Grillages Cable stayed bridges Suspension bridges Slab/Frame/Integral systems Moving and foldable systems Hybrid systems (beam and orthotropic shell deck) Extradosed bridges Composite systems
Pre- / Post-Tensioning TENDON: Prestressing of beam and shell structures Cubic 3D spline tendon geometry Full 3D geometry definition in plan-, elevation and cross-sectional
views Jacking and construction sequences Immediate bond Unbonded tendons Internal and external tendons Library of prestressing systems Tendon stress diagram Jacking protocol (numerical and graphical)
Loading SOFiLOAD-V: Library for traffic loads (road and railway) e.g.: EN 1991-
2 TS/UDL/Special vehicle bridge loading, BS 5400 HA/HB vehicles, AS M1600/S1600, US AASHTO, High-Speed Trains (ICE3, TGV etc.)
Traffic-Loader Task: Graphical traffic load input Free or element/node related general load definition Settlement, temperature, wind, collision and support jacking loading Load combinations according to selected standard
Analysis ASE: 1st, 2nd and 3rd order 3D FE analysis (Linear, P-Delta and fully
geometric nonlinear analysis) ELLA: Influence lines and influence surfaces HISOLV: High-End parallel sparse and iterative solvers (Windows and
LINUX) Eigenvalues Earthquake and response spectra analysis Nonlinear material models for R/C and steel Nonlinear spring and damper elements Contact elements for ILM Primary states for deformation and stress (“construction memory”) Time-step integration Influence lines Hydration of concrete Buckling analysis Dynamic wind analysis Moving loads (rolling stock) Vehicle – Structure interaction
Construction Stage Simulation CSM: Tabular graphical supported construction stage simulation with
all time-dependant effects (automatic determination of all CSR parameters)
Span-by-span erection with precamber Free and balanced cantilever method (FCM/BCM) Nonlinear construction methods (Suspension Bridges) Integrated force optimisation and iterative shop-forms Incremental launching with special contact bearing elements (ILM) Retrofitting, collapse and forensic analysis
Design Code Checks
SLS and ULS in general with reinforcement design, stress checks, decompression, crack widths, robustness, fatigue
Integrated design of all elements DIN-FB 101, 102-104 OEN EN 1992-2 BS EN 1992 BS 5400 (opt. Hong Kong concrete model) Eurocodes 2/3/4/9 with NAs ÖNorm B 4750 SIA 262 AASHTO 2002/2004, LRFD, ACI 318-02 (USA) AS 5100 (Australia) EHE (Spain) IRC (India) S-BRO 2004 (Sweden) NS (Norway) SNIP (Russia)
Post-Processing WinGRAF: Graphical interactive post-processing for all results SIR: Integration of FE shell results Numerical post-processing (copy-and-paste to Excel or similar) Programming interfaces (VBA, C, C++, FORTRAN)
Additional Features Pre-camber and shop forms Push over analysis Optimisation of structural answers (cable forces, max. moment, min.
displacement, etc.) Geometry finding for cable structures Geometry and erection control Soil Structure Interaction Vehicle-Structure interaction Hydration Fire-Design Nonlinear Timestep Analysis CFD Analysis Vortex Particle Analysis for cross-sections (Cross-Wind by ABES) On-demand support with academy and individual expert trainings Worldwide expert network
Packages
BRIDGE-BASIC: 3D analysis and design for beam bridge models BRIDGE-BEAM: 3D analysis and design for all beam bridge models
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SOFiSTiK's Comprehensive Range of Applications 1 of 3
Building design Plates/Shell 2D non-linear FEA & Design. Geometry + loading in
AutoCAD + REVIT
3D Buildings Basic 3D FEA & Design.
FE + beam, column and wall design.
3D frames BASIC 3D Frame and Girder
Systems.
Bridge Engineering Geometry 3D geometry based on AutoCAD,
road alignment in plan and elevation.
also for interactive load definitions.
Cross-sections any shape, steel, concrete,
composite, thin- and thick-walled, parametric variation.
AutoCAD based or individual pre-processor.
Tendons 3D tendons, internal, external.
Loads no limitation. For traffic - load
stepping or influence lines/surface. Automatic patch loader
for some standards.
Stages Built in Construction stage
manager. Forward, Backward.
Superposition All relevant combinations and
envelopes.
Either using code dependent macros, or
individual combinations.
Design SLS and ULS design for several
codes (concrete, PT, reinforcement., steel), precamber.
Automated code dependent macros, or
individual checks.
Results/Report
Standard graphics set up, automatically set up general
report, individual adjustments possible.
Full Excel/Word/PDF interface.
Erection methods Span-by-span Level by level, layer per layer. In general applicable for
any type of structure.
Incremental Launching
Temp. supports and temp. pre-stressing.
Specific pre-processor available.
Balanced
cantilevers Pre-camber, stability, int.+ext. pre-
stressing.
Creep & shrinkage, relaxation, elastic
shortening
Pre-cast pre- and post-tensioning
Slab + beam, concrete + concrete, steel + concrete.
Specific pre-processor available.
Composite All materials, any combination
Suspension Non-lin stages, stress-free lengths, Form finding feature.
Cable Stayed Forward, backward calculation Stressing force and
geometry optimisation.
SOFiSTiK's Comprehensive Range of Applications 2 of 3
Steel design beam and
volume elements
1st, 2nd and 3rd order theory. Connection details.
Checks: el-el, el-pl, pl-pl
According to EC3 and DIN18800. Elasto-plastic zones,
plastic hinges.
Elastic and plastic
buckling Eigenvalues
Flexural buckling, lateral torsional buckling (physical procedure).
Buckling of shells and slabs.
Profile
optimisation Profile library, free cross-sections. Warping stresses.
Interfaces FEMAP, SteelCON STEP, AutoCAD,
SOFiCAD-S
Light weight structures beam and
volume elements
Beams, slabs, discs and shells using different materials like steel, glass,
concrete and membranes.
Form finding with the FE method acc. to
membrane theory.
Orthotropic pre-stress
Form finding with inner pressure. Considering the shear
stiffness of the membrane
Tunnels 2D and 3D
models
Beams, slabs, discs and shells using different materials like steel, glass,
concrete and membranes.
Specific pre-processor available.
Elasto-plastic
Von Mises, Drucker-Prager, Mohr-Coulomb.
Gudehus, Lade
Hypoplastic Acc. to Duncan-Chang Acc. to Schad
Granular Soil
Hyperbolic consolidation according to Kondner, Stress-related
stiffness, Load and un-loading behaviour.
Failure criteria acc. to Mohr-Coulomb, Shows
the dilatance (non-associate plastic yielding).
Swelling potential
Consideration of the stress-related swelling-strain for the finite state.
Concrete design.
Geotechnics Excavations in
2D and 3D Anchorages, stage wise
construction.
Embankments, tunnel disks, building pits, dam
walls.
Soil Structure Interaction
Analysis of vertical deformations in semi-infinite solids.
Ground-Soil interaction.
Foundations Elastically bedded beam, 2nd order
theory. Well and pile foundations.
Potential problems
Classified as Laplace's (DH=0) or Poisson's (DH=q)
Magnetic field problems, heat conduction,
groundwater flow.
Retaining wall Stability, analysis and design
SOFiSTiK's Comprehensive Range of Applications 3 of 3
Dynamic & Seismic Analysis
Modal analysis and time-step
method
Linear/non-linear dynamics and seismic analysis & design.
Eigenvalue Solver: concurrent.
Damping elements
(linear and non-linear)
3D-shell elements. 3D-continuum elements.
Response Spectra
According to EC8, DIN 4149B 4015, SIA 160, UBC,
Indian Standard 1893, Chinese GBJ 11.89, SNIP,
AASHTO, BS5400.
Damping elements
(linear and non-linear)
Groups with variable damping characteristics.
Integration of the motion equation through
super-positioning of the Eigenforms (even for 3D
continua).
Vehicle-Structure-Integration
Moving loads, High-Speed trains. 3D-continuum elements,
Time-history.
Push-over
analysis 2nd order, plastic hinges, stability.
Non-Linear
Wind analysis
Wind spectra according to Karmann, Davenport, Harris, EC 1,
Fichtl/McVehil, Simiu/Scanlan
Indian Standard 1893, Chinese GBJ 11.89, SNIP,
AASHTO, BS5400
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Program Brief Description
System Generation
SOFiPLUS AutoCAD-based pre-processor.
PLUS-X-OEM AutoCAD OEM engine.
SOFiMESH Automatic mesher for shell/plate/volume elements.
TUNARS Generation of 2D tunnel profiles for subsequent analysis with STAR3, TALPA.
AutoCAD Required in combination with SOFiPLUS.
TEDDY Text editor for SOFiSTiK text input
Frame Analysis
STAR 3 3D-Frame structures, 2nd
/3rd
order theory, design of general cross sections, composite cross sections, codes see AQB, EL-EL,EL-PL,PL-PL, tension-stiffening.
PFAHL Analysis of piles with rigid or elastic pile cap connection, 2nd
order theory for the piles, multi-layer-bedding along the piles, differential bedding in the horizontal plane, bedding failure of single piles, surface friction, interaction between the piles, floating foundations.
BDK Eigenvalues for stability caused by lateral torsional buckling, check of safety against buckling for single beams according to DIN 18800 Part 2 and/or EC3.
AQB Cross-section design according to DIN 1045, DIN 1045-1, DIN 1052, DIN 18800, DIN 4227-A1, DIN 4113, EC 2-5, ÖNORM B4700, ACI 318-M, AASHTO, British Standard 8110/5400, EHE, SIA 162.
3D Finite Element Analysis
ASE Linear analysis of general 3D systems, load generation/enveloping, codes: DIN 1045, 1045-1, EC2, ÖNORM B4700, British Standard 8110, EHE, ACI 318-M.
ASE1 Staged construction, Volume elements, modal loads, 3-layer reinforcement, Eigen frequencies, Eigen values, time step integration with diagonal mass matrices.
ASE2 2nd
order theory (p-δ effects) for frames, non-linear concrete in combination with AQB (yielding, tension stiffening), non-linear bedding/springs, pile elements.
ASE3 3rd
order theory, global/lateral buckling, load capacity, membrane elements, form finding, catenary effects.
ASE4 Non-linear material behaviour for concrete (yielding, tension stiffening) and steel (yielding, plasticity) for shell and volume elements + all TALPA functionality.
ASE-B Functionality as in ASE, ASE 1-4, but for beam, cable and pile elements only and without time step analysis.
HISOLV Iterative high speed solver.
TEXTILE Cutting pattern for membranes.
SIR Definition of 3D cuts through FE systems, calculation of resulting internal forces, creation of data prepared for reinforcement design along the defined cut using AQB.
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2D Finite Element Analysis
SEPP Linear analysis and design of plates, shear walls, frames, grillages. Load combinations according to several design codes like DIN 1045, DIN 1045-1, DIN 18800, ÖNORM B4700, EC 2-5, British Standard 8110/5400, EHE, ACI 318-M.
SEPP1 Serviceability checks (SLS), extended crack width check according to Heft 400 DAfStb, 3-layer reinforcement.
SEPP2 2nd
order theory for frames, non-linear bedding/springs/supports.
SEPP4 Non-linear material behaviour for concrete (yielding, tension stiffening, cracked section analysis), non-linear material behaviour of steel (yielding).
TALPA Plane and axis-symmetrical analysis for geotechnical and tunnel structures using FEM; including non-linear spring elements, primary stress state, construction stages. Non-linear material models: Drucker-Prager, Mohr-Coulomb, Gudehus, Lade, Duncan-Chang, Rock, hypo-elastic, elasto-plastic, friction, slip, in-plane stresses and strains.
BEMESS RC design and stress checks for shell/plate elements (included in ASE/SEPP).
Soil/Structure Interaction
HASE-2D Soil/structure interaction for 2D systems (slabs).
HASE-3D Soil/structure interaction for 3D systems.
Transient Analysis (Seepage, Temperature)
HYDRA-T Transient temperature analysis.
HYDRA-S Transient seepage analysis.
HYDRA HYDRA-T + HYDRA-S.
Prestressing /Post-Tensioned Design
CABD Axis-based geometry concept for bridge structures. Route layouts in plan view and in the elevation, variables and dependencies along the axes, structural elements which inherit their geometry from the underlying axis definition; parametric cross sections, template cross sections.
TENDON-B Pre/post-tensioning for beams; tendon geometry; calculation of stressing forces considering stressing sequences, wedge slip, friction, wobble, elastic shortening, relaxation; primary and secondary effects, 3D-spline function.
TENDON-P Pre/post-tensioning for plate/shell elements.
TENDON TENDON-B + TENDON-P.
PROT Detailed report and protocol of the pre- and post-tensioning actions; consideration of slip at anchorages, couplers, straight in jacks, elastic compression of concrete.
AQBS Calculation and design of pre-stressed concrete and composite cross-sections, creep & shrinkage (up to 99 creep steps), staged construction.
ELLA Calculation and evaluation of influence lines and surfaces.
SOFiLOAD-V Load trains for bridge decks.
PreTee-W Wizard for the generation, analysis and design of Super-Tee-bridges according to EC 2 and AS5100.
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Program Brief Description
Dynamic / Seismic / Wind
DYNA Dynamic analysis; Eigen frequencies, time stepping, damping, excitation spectra according. to EC8, DIN 4149 , UBC, ÖNORM B4015, SIA 160, Indian Standard, EAK (Greece), GBJ 11-89 (China); Superpositioning SRSS, SRS1, CQC, CQC1.
DYNR Graphic output for transient results and response spectra coming from DYNA or HYDRA analysis, logarithmic representation.
SOFiLOAD-W Evaluation of wind profiles with consideration of landscape, static wind loading on FE, cable-, beam structures, wind spectra acc. to Karmann, Davenport, Harris; Codes: DIN 1055, 1056, 4131-A, 4133-A, 4228.
SOFiLOAD-WH Dynamic wind loading, 10-minute-wind period; wind spectra according to Karmann, Davenport, Harris; calculation in ASE and DYNA, consideration of structure deformation.
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
PHYSICA 2D/3D Fluids, turbulence and heat calculation.
PHYSICA-A Similar to Basic + aggregate state, combustion, heat radiation.
PHYSICA-X Similar to Physica A + free surface, scalar module, simple structural mechanics.
Result Evaluation
WinGRAF Graphic-interactive result evaluation.
ANIMATOR Graphical display of deflected shapes
URSULA Viewer for print results, complete report with graphics and tabular output
DBView Numeric-interactive result evaluation.
Miscellaneous
WISTF Retaining wall design according to DIN 1054.
COLUMN1 Column design (simplified method).
COLUMN Column design 2nd
order theory; Fire Design according to DIN 4102-22.
COLUMN-FD Fire design according to EN 1992-1-2 (EC2). RC Design according to DIN 1045-1.
FOOTiNG Design of RC foundations according to DIN 1054-1:2005 and DIN 1055-100; DIN 1045-1:2008.
IFC-Import Import of IFC-data (structural) into the Central Database.
Functionality of SOFiSTiK Bridge Specific Packages
Functionality
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Source Modules
Linear static for Slabs ASE
Linear static for 3D folded structures ASE
Linear static for plane frames ASE
Linear static for 3D frames ASE
Linear static for 3D structures, volume elements ASE
Material non-linearity (steel) for 3D frames ASE2
Material non-linearity (steel and concrete) for 3D frames ASE2
Geometrical non-linearity for 3D frames ASE3, ASE2
General material non-linearity for 3D structures, volume elements ASE4
Geometrical non-linearity (3rd
order theory large displacements) for 3D systems. ASE3
Material non-linearity for 3D volume structures ASE4
Eigen forms and Eigen values ASE, DYNA
Buckling Eigen forms ASE
Non-linear springs (compression only, friction, …) ASE1
Form finding, stress free lengths ASE3
Spring elements as supports ASE
Pre- and post-tensioning for plates TENDON-P
Pre- and post-tensioning for beams TENDON-B
Reinforcement design for FE structures ASE
Stress checks for general beam cross sections (steel) AQB
Reinforcement design of general beam cross sections AQB X
Consideration of warping effects ASE
Non-linear static for membrane structures ASE3
Parametric input language, program library for data interface (C, FORTRAN..) TEDDY
Graphic modelling and results, results numerical in listings, animation of all results WINGRAF
Eurocodes 2 – 8, DIN, DIN-Fachberichte X
Other international standards X
Primary stress states ASE1
Reinforcement design in state II AQB X
Bedding elements ASE2
Lateral buckling BDK
Composite cross sections with general mix of materials ASE X
Construction stages, creep and shrinkage AQBS X
Traffic loads, envelopes SOFILOAD-V
Traffic loads using influence lines and influence surfaces ELLA
Road alignment in plan and elevation, section variation using variables CABD
X SLS / ULS
Bridge Design Sub-consultants
and
Supply & Support of SOFiSTiK
UK ABES Advanced Bridge Engineering Systems