Actions in SOFiSTiK refer to types of load cases that are categorized and managed to generate code-compliant load combinations with appropriate superposition rules.
Design temperature gradient load for concrete bridge decks as per Fig. 16a of IRC: 6-2017.
Design temperature gradient load for steel and composite sections as per Fig. 16b of IRC: 6-2017.
Influence Line-Based live load analysis for Class A, Class 70R(W), and Class SV loads is carried out as per IRC: 6-2017. Braking loads are included, and centrifugal forces are automatically calculated at every wheel position. Ella is particularly recommended for continuous bridges.
The files below have been prepared with the reference live-load axis aligned with the carriageway centerline.
Method in which we define and calculate every discrete live load position as an individual load case. Provides easily verifiable individual load case results. Live load analysis for Class A, Class 70R(W), and Class SV loads as per IRC: 6-2017. Braking loads are included and centrifugal forces are automatically calculated at every wheel position.
The files below have been prepared with the reference live-load axis aligned with the carriageway centerline.
Load combinations for Limit State Design are applied as per Annex B of IRC: 6-2017.
MAXIMA uses the gross sectional stiffness and is therefore recommended for non-construction-stage loads such as live load, temperature effects, etc., as well as for substructure analysis where the sectional stiffness remains constant (i.e., without effects such as tendon grouting, composite action, etc.).
AQB accurately accounts for changing sectional stiffness and can also extract results from MAXIMA combinations. Hence, AQB is used to combine construction-stage loads with MAXIMA combination results.
Actions in SOFiSTiK refer to types of load cases that are categorized and managed to generate code-compliant load combinations with appropriate superposition rules.
Load combinations as per clause 11.2 of IRS Concrete Bridge Code, clause 5.13 of Bridge substructure and foundation code, and clause 7.2 & 7.3 of IRS Seismic Code 2020.
MAXIMA uses the gross sectional stiffness and is therefore recommended for non-construction-stage loads such as live load, temperature effects, etc., as well as for substructure analysis where the sectional stiffness remains constant (i.e., without effects such as tendon grouting, composite action, etc.).
AQB accurately accounts for changing sectional stiffness and can also extract results from MAXIMA combinations. Hence, AQB is used to combine construction-stage loads with MAXIMA combination results.