At Autodesk University today, Autodesk Structural Bridge Design 2014 was introduced as part of a broader set of software updates designed to enhance BIM workflows across the entire lifecycle of buildings and infrastructure.

This new release follows closely on the heels of the Autodesk Vehicle Tracking 2014 announcement last month. With infrastructure aging worldwide, the need to repair or replace bridges is becoming more urgent than ever. Autodesk Structural Bridge Design 2014 is here to help bridge designers meet this challenge head-on.

According to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, nearly half of U.S. bridges will be over 50 years old within the next 15 years—far beyond their original design life. As technology continues to evolve, it's essential to find smarter, faster, and more cost-effective ways to manage bridge design and maintenance.

While the issue of aging infrastructure is particularly visible in the U.S., it’s a global problem. To support engineers around the world, Autodesk has expanded its transportation solutions with the launch of Structural Bridge Design 2014.

Autodesk Structural Bridge Design 2014 allows users to perform loading, analysis, and code checking in one environment. This example uses Eurocode Grillage 3D elements.

Based on proven technology from Bestech Systems Limited in the UK, this software gives engineers greater flexibility and efficiency when designing small- to medium-span bridges. It integrates all key design steps—loading, analysis, and code checking—into a single platform, and even allows for the generation of detailed hand calculation reports directly from the results.

This image shows a code check using the AASHTO PS Beam Tendon Definition.

Some of the key features include:

Accelerate Design Delivery

• Design faster with tools that let you quickly define and incorporate bridge components into your models.
• Automate section property calculations for any shape or material, and easily model construction stages as needed.
• Generate optimized traffic loading automatically in an integrated environment, speeding up the process for small- to medium-span projects.
• Refine designs efficiently through automated updates whenever parameters change, using a ‘define-analyze-code check’ loop.

Enhance Accuracy and Reliability

• Visualize structural behavior with side-by-side graphical displays of data and results throughout the analysis process.
• Review beam pass/fail criteria using visual representations of actual and limiting load effects.
• Access detailed hand-calculation-style reports with full formulas and code references for thorough code checks.
• Use embedded graphics within calculation sheets to clarify reports and improve the review process.

Ensure Consistency Across Projects

• Design using a variety of international standards, including Eurocodes, AASHTO LRFD, British Standards (BS 5400 and DMRB), and Australian and New Zealand standards.
• Save time by working within a single system without needing to import, export, or convert data.
• Reduce editing time during project development by generating reports directly from the system.

Video title: Autodesk Structural Bridge Design Overview

For more details, including pricing and availability, visit the Autodesk Structural Bridge Design 2014 Product Center.

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