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• user interface is a Microsoft Visual Basic tabbed dialog with 12 tabs including 3 for Geometry, 2 for Properties and 5 for Loads
• the dialog is filled from the Workbook identified in the Load button procedure
• path of file may be defaulted to simplify loading of files
• analysis and output is implemented on Excel Workbooks, one per project

Geometry 1

• used to specify Superstructure and Abutment design parameters
• each span can be entered as an independent Superstructure Type
• Continuous or Non-continuous Abutments are defined by simple selection
• the Geometry 2 tab is for Pier design parameters
• the Geometry 3 tab is for Live Load Girder Distribution parameters

Properties 1

• used to input the Superstructure design parameters
• different design parameters for each span may be specified
• spans with identical design parameters may be grouped to simplify data entry
• the Properties 2 tab is for the properties of the Abutments and Piers

Loads1

• used to input Construction Stage Loads, Dead Loads, and Superimposed Dead Loads
• only one entry required to generate pattern loading during construction
• pre-designated typical load cases that may be edited

• Loads 2: - Truck Loads per Lane and Axle Spacing
• Loads 3: - Thermal Data for Superstructure and Soil Pressure Data
• Loads 4: - Shrinkage & Creep and Prestressing Creep

Loads 5

• used to input Vertical Wind Pressure and Differential Settlement Loads
• used to simplify data entry by copying Loads from span 1 to remaining spans if applicable.
• Vertical Wind Load over each span based on deck or superstructure width is automatically generated
• only single load entries required for Vertical Wind and Differential Settlement;  generation of pattern loads is performed automatically

Analysis

• used to unprotect the DEFINE sheet for manual entries (very rare, exceptional circumstances)
• used to specify the number of increments analyzed and reported per span and support
• used to view calculated values for locations between the increments reported in the results tables
• used to simplify printing of the results tables (up to 135)

Combinations

• user defined or CSA-S6-06 load combinations
• user defined or CSA-S6-06 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

Features

• conformance with the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code CAN/CSA-S6-06
• simple and minimal tabular input of structure model and loads for continuous beam, rigid and integral abutment and pier analysis up to three spans
• named bridge member components rather than numerically identified members
• simplified and automatic generation of support conditions
• automatic generation of compression only horizontal reactions to simulate backfill behind abutments acting as supports
• automatic generation of composite section properties
• only one model required for all load conditions and construction stages
• automatic generation of soil pressure relative to temperature expansion and contraction of superstructure for frame bridges
• automatic patterning of loads such as construction, wind, and differential settlement
• automatic application of all loads
• all loads input as positive values except temperature below zero
• pre-designated load cases that may be edited
• User requested automatic generation of second and/or third span properties and loads, to match first span input
• truck axle loads not contributing to the maximum load effects are automatically eliminated from the analysis
• automatic generation of governing live load effects (truck loads vs. lane loads)
• differential shrinkage and differential temperature effects between the girders and deck
• restraint moment load effects from prestressing creep, dead load creep, and shrinkage effects
• output is very clearly defined
• output of results is left to right for superstructure and top to bottom for substructure, not dictated by order of input typical of general structural programs
• User can obtain results at any location on structure without reanalyzing
• live load moment, shear, and axial distribution factors for Type A, B, C, and D(a) bridge types as per Table 5.1
• distribution factors for governing interior and exterior girders in positive and negative regions of continuous frames
• generation of load combinations and application of Loads to Interior and Exterior design strips
• output is in Microsoft Excel making it very accessible for viewing and generating graphical output

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• the application is licensed for a single computer. A computer's ID is displayed when unregistered copies of the application are run. Upon receipt of this ID and payment, the registration code will be sent by email
• 12 additional licenses corresponding to the primary license type and term length are available for 30% of the primary license cost.
• licenses are available for 1, 2 and 3 span bridges for one or two year terms (2 year licenses are discounted 5% from their annual equivalents)

• GST/HST (GST Reg. No.: 85971 2259) will be applied to all purchases
• PST will be applied (Ontario residents only)
• Free to Try - download the BRIDGframe Install and the User Manual (some advanced functionality disabled until licensed)