Bridge Data Translator Richard Pickings PE BridgeSight Inc Ron Pierce SE David Evans amp Associates What Is PGSuper Special Purpose Software For Precast P restressed G irder ID: 303365
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PGSuper2AASHTOWareBridge Data Translator
Richard Pickings, P.E., BridgeSight Inc.Ron Pierce, S.E.David Evans & AssociatesSlide2
What Is PGSuper?
Special Purpose Software For:Precast-Prestressed Girder SuperstructuresLRFD Girder Design and AnalysisLRFR RatingMulti-Span, Continuous Structures
Bridge Geometry ModelingHighly-Efficient Windows User InterfaceSlide3
Major Features
Comprehensive LRFD/LRFR EvaluationStraight, Harped, and Debonded StrandsAutomated Design AlgorithmLifting and Hauling AnalysisComplex Bridge Geometry ModelingHighly ConfigurableInternet-Based Library and Template Configuration
Free
!!Slide4
Parametric Sections
Adjacent and Spread SpacingSlide5
Enhanced GeometrySlide6
PGSuper History
Timeline1997 WSDOT/BridgeSight Begin Development1998 Open Source License (ARP)2000 Version 1.02006 TxDOT Joins Development Effort2007 Multi-Span ContinuousAug, 2010 Version 2.4Slide7
Recent DevelopmentsPGSuper 2.4
Engineering FunctionalityLRFR Load Rating (Version 2.3)Lightweight ConcreteLRFD 5th Edition, 2010TxDOT Fabricator Optional Girder AnalysisSoftware Extensibility ArchitectureAdd New Features and Applications to PGSuperSlide8
LRFR Load Rating
Section 6, Part A of the AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation, First Edition, 2008Positive/Negative Moment, Shear, and Flexural StressStandard or Custom VehiclesFor:InventoryOperatingLegal Loads with Routine Commercial Traffic or Specialized Hauling VehiclesPermit Loads for Routine or Annual PermitsPermit Loads for Special or Limited Crossing PermitsSlide9
PGSuper Resource Centerwww.PGSuper.com
General InformationBrochureProduct ComparisonFree TrainingCommunity-Based SupportNewsletterDOT ConfigurationsSlide10
PastMisconceptions…Slide11
Pgsuper Can Be Used By Anyone!
New DOT Configurations at PGSuper.comSlide12
Software Extensibility Architecture
Four Types Of 3rd Party Extensions:Plug-in Girder Types3rd
parties can develop and plug-in new types of girdersRequires C++/COM programming (BridgeSight can help with this)
Application Plug-ins
Project Importers
Data Importers
Data Exporters (PGSuper2AASHTOWare,
LandXML
)
Extensions (3D Viewer, Custom Reports)
More Challenging to Develop
Unlimited Integration Within PGSuper’s User Interface
Unconstrained Functionality
Applications (Library Editor, TxDOT Optional Girder Analysis)
Most Challenging To Develop
Provide Completely New Project TypesSlide13
WSDOT/TxDOT Components
PGSuper is a general precast-prestressed girder bridge design, analysis and rating toolWSDOT/TxDOT agency specific features have been moved into 3rd party extensionsThese features are only available if installedSlide14
PGSuper2AASHTOWareExport PGSuper Bridge Data to Virtis/Opis
PGSuper Data Exporter Plug-inSlide15
Benefits of Using PGSuper2AASHTOWare
Use PGSuper for DesignVery Efficient Input UIOptimized Design AlgorithmThe Most Robust And Full Featured Prestressed Girder Software AvailableExport Data to Opis/Virtis in Seconds!Nearly Complete TranslationSecondary LRFD and LRFR VerificationOn To Virtis and Pontis for Rating and Bridge ManagementSlide16
PGSuper Pro™Enhanced Version of Pgsuper From BridgeSight
Pgsuper Pro EnhancementsPgsuper2AASHTOWare Data TranslationLandXML Import and ExportExport Analysis Results to ExcelEnhanced Reporting3D Visualization and EditingExtended User ManualToll-Free Technical SupportSlide17
Demo
PGSuper Pro™PGSuper2AASHTOWare Data Translator using a Utah DOT Design/Rating ExampleData Exporters3D ViewersSlide18
Demo BridgeSlide19
Bridge F-723, Cache County, UT
Single 104’-6” Simple Span
Six UDOT Type IV Girders @ 7’-9” 30° Skew 3.2%
Superelevation
8.5” Deck
41’ Curb to Curb
Interior Diaphragms at 1/3 points
Special Barrier
Girder Design
48 Strands (38 Straight, 10 Harped)
f’ci = 6.4 ksi
f’c = 7.0 ksi
LRFR Inventory Rating
Prescribed Lump Sum Losses
Composite = 35.9 KSI
Final = 42.6 KSISlide20
Rating Results
Inventory RF
PGSuper
Virtis/BRASS
% Difference
Positive Moment
2.12
2.04
3.8
Shear Capacity
1.88
1.93
-2.6
Stress
,
Service III
1.68
1.69
-0.6
Interior Girders
Exterior Girders
Inventory RF
PGSuper
Virtis/BRASS
% Difference
Positive Moment
1.99
1.93
3.1
Shear Capacity
2.23
2.29
-2.7
Stress, Service III
1.75
1.74
0.6Slide21
What’s Next?
Post-TensioningContinuous StructuresSpliced GirdersMultiple Construction ScenariosSlide22
Get InvolvedJoin our Beta Test program
Contact BridgeSightJoin Our Peer-to-peer Support Mailing List at PGSuper.comContribute DOT Configurations You’ve CreatedSlide23
BridgeSight IncTraining
Tutorials and White Papers at PGSuper.comOn-site One day PGSuper Training ClassPGSuper CustomizationCustomize PGSuper for Your AgencyDesign Policies, Girder Sections, etcDevelop Plug-ins and ExtensionsApplication BrandingSlide24
Conclusions
PGSuper is a Very Powerful, FREE, Prestressed Girder Design ProgramPGSuper2AASHTOWare Translator Brings Significant BenefitsVisit www.PGSuper.com for More InformationMore DOT Configurations and Free Training To ComeSlide25
Thank
You!!Questions?Special Thanks:Terry LeatherwoodAASHTOWare Task Force