If the bridge is found to have inadequate load carrying capacity then further details of the bridge, obtained from site investigations etc., can be included to refine the assessment.
Base recommendations on an assessment obtained from a more realistic model.
Additionally define rings with different intrados and extrados profiles (i.e. of non-uniform thickness).
Reports if a structure is geometrically-locked or unstable under its own self-weight.
LimitState:RING 3.0 ships with a built-in vehicle database containing over 150 industry standard railway and highway load vehicles.
Automatic effective bridge width calculations.
Specify tensile, compressive and shear properties of the reinforcement / reinforced section.
Establish likely load-paths and the potential for hinges to move under service loads.
The report - provides an easy-to-read summary of the analysis results, including an image of the critical failure mechanism, and allows you to make edits and save to pdf.
The inability to achieve a depth of crushing greater than one half of the ring thickness can leading to non-conservative results being obtained in the case of bridges comprising comparatively weak masonry.
In-house training is also available on request.