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Key Features

LUSAS Bridge software is used by bridge engineers worldwide to analyse all types of bridge structures. It is available in three levels - Bridge LT, Bridge, and Bridge Plus. It has a Windows User Interface, modelling wizards, comprehensive vehicle loading facilities, Vehicle Load Optimisation, and Smart Combination facilities to provide for easy and rapid model generation, load application, and generation of results. In short, it handles simple grillage and slab structures with ease and has a full range of additional features and options for more advanced bridge structures.

  • v13_gird.gif (26123 bytes)For new designs or for assessment of existing bridges LUSAS Bridge provides you with a complete solution
  • It is the prime choice for organisations wanting to increase their efficiency by standardising on a single product for all their analysis needs.
  • The unrivalled range of analysis facilities, including seismic, dynamic, prestress, nonlinear, and fatigue make LUSAS Bridge the clear leader for bridge analysis, design and assessment.
Use it for global analysis of all types of bridges...
  • Slab decks
  • Slab/beam decks
  • Straight and curved girders
  • Masonry arches
  • Integral bridges
  • Box girders
  • Cable stayed bridges
  • Suspension bridges



... and for local analysis too
  • Plate girder buckling
  • U-Frame action
  • Local analysis of welds
  • Solid modelling of box diaphragms
  • Ultimate load analysis
  • Fatigue analysis of structural components

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

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