Hello Dr. CEE and Hello also to the Recorder Guy 😊, I really admire your ability to properly compartmentalize topics and series. I like what you have just done here when you separate the “Design of a HW Bridge - course series” and the above series specifically dedicated to the application of “Autodesk Structural Bridge Design software” as one of the specialized software in the analysis of bridges. Your separations always help a lot with proper understanding and appreciation of the “bigger picture”, well done to the CEE team. I have noticed in this introduction that the ASBD software seem to have “Design Beams” modules for “Steel Composite Beams? Pre-tensioned Prestressed Beams? Post-tensioned Concrete Beams? and Reinforced Concrete Beams? and I am wondering if these modules could be helpful to enhance general knowledge, understanding, and even perhaps the design of say composite beams and prestressed beams in general? I cannot help to think that these modules may have been specifically customized more towards bridges codes designs and requirements checks? I am guessing that they may have been customized since they are core components of a speciality software; I do not know if this is the case. I have not used this software nor any of the modules before. Basically, I am wondering if it would be ok for someone to use the composite or prestressed beams design modules of ASBD in the general case of the design of a composite or prestressed floor slab system to be used in say a building structure as opposed to a bridge structure? Great video and always, keep well and I am looking forward to your next videos Kind regards, DK
Hi there Engr. DK, Indeed, I thought lengthily about it and decided to split it. Because I want people with background in bridges to find the "software videos" quickly, whereas people lacking those skills to find the theory in the bridge series. All those modules do - indeed - improve your design conceptual understanding in general, as you mentioned. However, there are specific checks that are limited for bridges. Those checks can be similar in RC beams in buildings, but with different limiting values. So, your guess in the first parts paragraph 3 is right. ASBD and CSI Bridge and softwares like it are tailored for bridges, and would lack some abilities when it comes to building design. Now that you mentioned this suggestion, I will keep an eye on that. My thoughts - initially, but I have to dbl check - is that ASBD is "overqualified" for buildings coz bridges are more complex structures. Still, to give you at least a "general purpose pre-stressed software" to check out, here in my local area, we use "RAM concept" as the main design software for prestressed slabs (especially those flat slabs with no beams). You might want to take a look there. Hope this gave you food for thought, Regards, CEE
@@CivilEngineeringEssentials Thank you for the feedback, I appreciate and value your thoughts and views on this. Yes, you have certainly gave me food for thoughts. I'll have a look at "Bently - RAM concept", I have recently also been looking at "CSI - SAFE". Regards, DK
Hello Dr. CEE and Hello also to the Recorder Guy 😊,
I really admire your ability to properly compartmentalize topics and series. I like what you have just done here when you separate the “Design of a HW Bridge - course series” and the above series specifically dedicated to the application of “Autodesk Structural Bridge Design software” as one of the specialized software in the analysis of bridges. Your separations always help a lot with proper understanding and appreciation of the “bigger picture”, well done to the CEE team.
I have noticed in this introduction that the ASBD software seem to have “Design Beams” modules for “Steel Composite Beams? Pre-tensioned Prestressed Beams? Post-tensioned Concrete Beams? and Reinforced Concrete Beams? and I am wondering if these modules could be helpful to enhance general knowledge, understanding, and even perhaps the design of say composite beams and prestressed beams in general?
I cannot help to think that these modules may have been specifically customized more towards bridges codes designs and requirements checks? I am guessing that they may have been customized since they are core components of a speciality software; I do not know if this is the case. I have not used this software nor any of the modules before. Basically, I am wondering if it would be ok for someone to use the composite or prestressed beams design modules of ASBD in the general case of the design of a composite or prestressed floor slab system to be used in say a building structure as opposed to a bridge structure?
Great video and always, keep well and I am looking forward to your next videos
Kind regards, DK
Hi there Engr. DK,
Indeed, I thought lengthily about it and decided to split it. Because I want people with background in bridges to find the "software videos" quickly, whereas people lacking those skills to find the theory in the bridge series.
All those modules do - indeed - improve your design conceptual understanding in general, as you mentioned. However, there are specific checks that are limited for bridges. Those checks can be similar in RC beams in buildings, but with different limiting values.
So, your guess in the first parts paragraph 3 is right. ASBD and CSI Bridge and softwares like it are tailored for bridges, and would lack some abilities when it comes to building design. Now that you mentioned this suggestion, I will keep an eye on that. My thoughts - initially, but I have to dbl check - is that ASBD is "overqualified" for buildings coz bridges are more complex structures.
Still, to give you at least a "general purpose pre-stressed software" to check out, here in my local area, we use "RAM concept" as the main design software for prestressed slabs (especially those flat slabs with no beams). You might want to take a look there.
Hope this gave you food for thought,
Regards,
CEE
@@CivilEngineeringEssentials
Thank you for the feedback, I appreciate and value your thoughts and views on this. Yes, you have certainly gave me food for thoughts. I'll have a look at "Bently - RAM concept", I have recently also been looking at "CSI - SAFE".
Regards, DK
I never expect someone would dwelve into this software, another CEE's great work nonetheless ❤
Great to know that I managed to do that to your pleasure. So stay tuned for more content ^_^
You are a class act, Thank You!
You are most welcome.
If possible, please suggest the channel to your friends.
Kind Regards,
CEE
Great Video. Thank you
You are most welcome. I am happy you liked it.
Regards,
CEE
Excuse me, what is the name of the program for designing bridges?
Autodesk Structural Bridge Design
PS: Sorry for the late reply. I had a ton of things to finish and now I am gradually getting back
awesome
Sure thing, stay tuned for more content.
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Most welcome.
Excuse me, what is the name of the program for designing bridges?
Autodesk Structural Bridge Design
PS: Sorry for the late reply. I had a ton of things to finish and now I am gradually getting back