This is a complete bridge design training by SOFiSTiK. The project we will be working on is a parametric, pre-stressed bridge, built in multiple construction stages. We guide you through every aspect of the workflow and explain all the steps in detail. This includes preprocessing, calculation, and post-processing. The software used is SOFiSTiK Structural Desktop, as well as SOFiPLUS.
To take full advantage of the training, we suggest making use of the accompanying project files which allow you to simultaneously work on your own project during the training.
#01 - Introduction SOFiSTiK Software
01 General information about this course
02 Prerequisites and content
03 Overview of used modules
04 Overview of used programs
05 Elements and meshing
06 Introduction to the model
07 Getting started - Set up a new project
08 Basics of SSD
09 Material types and definition
10 Standard cross-section types
#02 - Cross Section Editor (CSE)
01 Introduction cross-section editor's graphical user interface
02 Draw the boundary of the cross-section
03 Definition of the reinforcement
04 Definition of the shear-cuts
05 Definition of the stress points
06 Calculate and evaluate the cross section
#03 - Computer-Aided Bridge Design (CABD)
01 The CABD concept and creation of an axis with placements and variables
02 Definition of structural lines & how to mesh them
03 Definition of non-effective areas of the cross- section
04 Introduction to the cross-member editor and definition of the supports
05 Secondary axis definition and possibilities
01 Introduction to actions and loads
02 Generation of element-related loads
03 Generation of free loads
04 Definition of the project loads
05 Filtering and other options
01 Options of prestressing
02 Definition of prestressing
03 Copy and clone options of tendons
04 Prestressing system export and review
05 Info on the stress calculation
#06 - Text Editor (TEDDY) and CADINP Language
01 Introduction to the CADINP language