Software Specifications

Software Product Versions  |  Bridge LT   |  Bridge  |  Bridge plus

 

Software Product Versions

LUSAS Bridge software is available in 3 software product versions with additional software options available for purchase to meet your particular needs. 

  • Bridge LT is suitable for linear static analysis of structural frames and grillages. 
  • Bridge is suitable for everyday linear static and linear dynamic analysis using beams, shells, solids and joints.
  • Bridge plus includes an extended advanced high-performance element library which allows for more advanced analyses to be undertaken.

All software is fully integrated and upgradeable. 

Software Options

Software options are available for some of these products and are listed at the bottom of the detailed specification listings for each product.

Which product and which options do I need?

The detailed specification for each product lists the main features and capabilities of each product. A table of products and options is also provided to assist with your LUSAS Bridge software product and software option selection for a particular modelling or analysis task.

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2 LUSAS Bridge
plus
1 LUSAS Bridge
LUSAS Bridge LT
for frame analysis for general analysis for advanced analysis
For structural frames and grillages, permitting:
  • linear static analysis

For all types of general analysis with beam, shell, solid and joint elements. Includes all of the elements, material models, modelling, analysis and results processing capabilities of LUSAS Bridge LT, permitting:

  • linear static analysis

  • linear buckling

  • natural frequency analysis

  • linear dynamics including forced response

  • interactive modal dynamics (IMD)

  • fatigue analysis


  • advanced IMD analysis (IMD Plus)*

  • vehicle load optimisation*

  • use of fast solvers*

* when used with the appropriate software option(s)

Includes all of the elements, material models, modelling, analysis and results  capabilities of LUSAS Bridge and has an extended advanced element set permitting:
  • nonlinear analysis*
  • dynamic analysis*
  • thermal / field analysis*
  • heat of hydration analysis*
  • advanced IMD analysis (IMD Plus)*
  • rail track analysis*
  • vehicle load optimisation*
  • use of fast solvers*

* when used with the appropriate software option(s)

  • composites analysis**

** when used with the appropriate product option

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Compatibility of LUSAS Bridge software

Model and results files created by a lower product version can be viewed and edited by a higher product version. Model and results files created in a higher product version can be opened for viewing or editing in a lower product version provided the model contains only those elements and analysis options supported by the lower version.

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Software Information

Any modelling and analysis capabilities described on this page are dependent upon the LUSAS software product and version in use.

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