LUSAS Bridge is a
world-leading finite element analysis software application for the
analysis, design and assessment of all types of bridge
structures.
Whether you need to
carry out a straightforward linear static analysis of a single span
road bridge, a dynamic analysis of a slender ‘architectural’ steel
movable footbridge, or a detailed geometrically nonlinear staged erection
analysis of a major cable stayed structure involving concrete creep
and shrinkage, LUSAS Bridge provides all the facilities you need. Many
illustrative uses of the software can be seen by visiting our bridge
engineering case studies page.
LUSAS Bridge is
available in a choice of software
levels; Bridge LT, Bridge, and
Bridge Plus to suit
your analysis needs. Each uses the same Windows user interface, and
has modelling wizards, comprehensive vehicle loading and Smart
Combination facilities for easy and rapid model generation, load
application and combining of loadcase results.
Because all levels of the
products use the same user interface and terminology, training costs
can be minimised and users can be introduced to LUSAS at the most
appropriate level for the work they need to do. There is also full
data compatibility across the product range allowing easy migration of
a model to a more advanced analysis when required without any data
conversion or remodelling.
Extensive
results processing, viewing and report generation facilities give you
ultimate control over what you plot and print from your analysis. In
short, LUSAS Bridge software handles simple grid/grillage and slab
structures with ease and has a full range of additional software
options and features for more advanced bridge structures.
Use
for all bridge types:
Slab decks
Slab / beam decks
Composite decks
Straight or curved
plate girders
Masonry arches
Integral bridges
Truss bridges
Ribbon bridges
Movable bridges
Cable stayed bridges
Suspension bridges
Use
for:
Innovative new design
Cost effective bridge
assessments
Cost-saving re-design
When design codes can’t
be used
Ultimate load
assessments
Development of
retrofit solutions
Erection engineering
Increase
Your Efficiency
Used
globally, LUSAS is highly regarded in the bridge industry, as
demonstrated by an impressive list of clients including many of the
top international consultancies. LUSAS is also used extensively by
government agencies, local authority bridge departments and smaller to
medium-size consultants, many of whom find that the advanced analysis
facilities not only expand their capabilities but also give them a
competitive edge.
Whether
for optimising new designs or providing accurate and cost-effective
load rating assessments of existing structures, LUSAS Bridge provides
a complete solution. As a result LUSAS Bridge is seen to be the prime
choice for organisations wanting to increase their efficiency by using
state-of-the-art software and standardising on a single product for
all their analysis needs.
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