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Geometry 2

• used to input the geometry of the Abutments and Piers
• used to define Continuous or Semi-continuous superstructures by inputting girder condition over piers during construction
• for non-continuous piers, forces from bearings and application of load at bottom of shoe plate can be included in the analysis

Geometry 3

• used to establish the Live Load Girder Distribution Factors
• input for Spans may be grouped to simplify data input
• different design parameters for each span may be specified

Properties 2

• used to input the properties of the Abutments, Piers and Piles
• not applicable to non-continuous Abutments and Piers
• section properties are automatically generated

Loads 2

• define location of each truck load case relative to each other
• allows generation of up to 6 single vehicles passing over the structure independently
• alternatively vehicles may be grouped and then together passed over the structure. 2 groups of 3 vehicles each with up to 15 axles per vehicle or 1 group of 6 vehicles with up to 30 axles may be created

Loads 3

• used to input the Truck Loads and Lane Loads per Lane
• a total of 6 vehicle load configurations may be analyzed in any one run
• all Truck Load Cases and Truck/Lane combinations are automatically compared
  
  

Loads 4

• used to define Thermal and Soil Pressure Data for Superstructure
• automatic generation of default values for coefficients
• initial Soil Pressure required only; changing pressures during movement are automatically generated

Loads 5

• used to define Shrinkage & Creep of Superstructure Deck and Girders
• used to input prestressing forces for Prestressing Creep Restraint effects
• automatic generation of Dead Load Creep Restraint effects
• input of Braking and Earthquake data for longitudinal force effects

   

Combinations 1

• user defined or CSA-S6-S14 load combinations
• user defined or CSA-S6-S14 load amplification (distribution) to Exterior and Interior design strips or girders
• user defined distribution of loads to substructures
• generates combination for loads on naked girder or composite girder using one model