Introducing Design Beams
There is one design beam for which analysis and code checking is carried out:
- Pre-tensioned, prestressed bridge beams to Australian Standard AS 5100.
- Each beam is defined by one or more sections which can vary along the span.
- Features such as transverse web stiffeners, lateral restraints, shear studs etc. are positioned along the span.
- Reinforcement can be placed within the sections and curtailed at positions along the span.
- Load effects for a variety of load cases can be entered manually or obtained automatically from the Structural Analysis.
- Capacity Resistance checks are carried out at default and user defined locations along the span and displayed graphically.
- Other code verification is also carried out at these locations, the results of which can be printed out in "calculation style" to be included in a user report.
Related Topics
Data Preparation Overview - Pre-tensioned Prestressed Beam