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Bridge Design Implementation

Bridge Design Implementation. Jeff Olsen, PE – MT DOT AASHTOWare Bridge Task Force jolsen@mt.gov. Previously used “In-House” programs Constantly updating to current AASHTO code Outdate language What are our software needs? Prestressed Beams Reinforced Concrete Slabs Steel I-Girders

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Bridge Design Implementation

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  1. Bridge Design Implementation Jeff Olsen, PE – MT DOT AASHTOWare Bridge Task Force jolsen@mt.gov

  2. Previously used “In-House” programs • Constantly updating to current AASHTO code • Outdate language • What are our software needs? • Prestressed Beams • Reinforced Concrete Slabs • Steel I-Girders • Looked at multiple programs • PS-Beam, Conspan • Merlin Dash, MDX • AASHTOWare Bridge Montana’s Design Implementation

  3. AASHTO LRFD 4.4 -Acceptable Method of Structural Analysis

  4. One program is able to model majority of our new bridge types • AASHTO Spec-Checker and Spec Check Summary • Designer can select the spec version – updated yearly • Can build multiple alternates • 3D Analysis and Steel Curved Girder • Ability to provide load rating with the same model • Bridge model is passed on to Bridge Management Section • State owned software • We have a voice in the development • Can add state specific features thru service units • New upcoming design tools Advantages of AASHTOWare Bridge Design

  5. Design Policy

  6. HelpersPrestressDesign Templates and Tutorial

  7. HelpersReport Location Summary

  8. Customizing Bridge Explorer

  9. Customizing Bridge Explorer

  10. Customizing Bridge Explorer

  11. Customizing Bridge Explorer

  12. OPIS as a Design Tool Enhancement # 1233

  13. OPIS as a Design Tool • Task Force Created a Design Tool – Technical Advisory Group • Prestress Design Tool • Currently Under Development – released as soon as ready • Steel Design Tool • Design Phase – 2015 • Implementation – 2016 • Steel Girder – Splice Analysis (New York Enhancement) – 2015 • Future Design Tools • Timber Design and Rating Application – BRDRSUP-228 • ???? (Insert your design tool idea here)

  14. Design Tool TAG • Jeff Olsen – Montana, Chair • Dean Teal – Kansas, Co-Chair • Berhanu Woldemichael – Alabama • Mahmood (Mac) Hasan – Colorado • Nicholas Barnett – Illinois • Elizabeth Befikadu – AI Engineers • Arielle Ehrlich – Minnesota • Bethany Kappes – Montana • Brenda Crudele – New York • Jeff Ruby – Kansas

  15. States that License BrDR

  16. Questions…… Thank You

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