I want to automate all by bridge modelling not directly using the program interface rather using a scripting language like matlab,vba,.net etc.
Sap2000 provides OAPI but I could not find options for substructure design in the software using OAPI and CSI bridge seem to not giving any OAPI.
So I want to know which is the best FEM software available which gives scripting or api interface to model my bridge(both superstructure and substructure)
The most recognized open application programming interface (OAPI) in structural engineering is OpenSees ( the term OAPI is rarely used among structural engineers...!). You can define your bridge, or generally any structure, through some built-in commands in a tcl editor for example. Note that OpenSees cannot design your structure, instead it simulates its behavior under different loads (analysis-based design). While OpenSees is mainly developed to address seismic loads, other load types can be comparatively considered as well.
I use ABAQUS scripting via Python object oriented programming.
Both Micro and Macro modeling are available plus extensive output data.
ANSYS is also one of good options. Ansys Parametric Design Language (APDL) is scripting language by which you can program FE Modelling and use the powerful solvers of ANSYS for any type of finite element simulations. I have used same for scripting concrete box girders during my masters at IIT Bombay. you can create different macros (routines) all on one file and almost do any micro level FE modelling and analysis. Even it is useful for vehicle or train of load simulations and can be done very easily. The language script is quite easy than all other options.
I thank for the high number of prameters of the design of bridges the Matlab program the best specialy for the new version and the new package you can programing the equation you want
I suggest you GTStrudl, the best FEA code to built analysis design strategy that can be written, refined, reused on new models.
The complete set of static and dynamic analysis methods available allow you study every kind of bridge type.
You can be helped to use GTStrudl using the new ATLAS package - complete modeler in AutoCAD environment - and/or specialized procedure for pre/post tensioned concrete bridge like CAPCON
Hi,
Could you please answer my question?
Is it possible to perform a time history analysis under recorded ground motion of a special earthquake, for a bridge in CSIBRIDG software?
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