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MIDAS API Plug-in: Inertial Forces Controller

midasBridge TeamFebruary 13, 2024

Bridge Insight Skewed Bridges Curved Bridges Inertial Forces

1. The usual method for calculating inertial force

For curved and skew bridges, when the overall coordinate system (Global Coordinate System) and the diagonals/orthogonals of the piers are not parallel in the analysis, users need to consider the seismic inertial forces in the horizontal direction acting on the entire pier in the "most unfavorable direction.”

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The Manyovu Bridge

midasBridge TeamDecember 30, 2021

MIDAS CIVIL Project Application Slab bridge Moving Load Analysis Solid Slab Bridge Skewed Bridges Continuous Slab Bridge Static Analysis Manyovu Bridge

Table of Contents

1. Project Description

2. Determining Factors

3. Construction Process

4. Project Application in midas Civil

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Critical Live Load Pattern for Skewed Bridges

midasBridge TeamMay 5, 2021

Bridge Insight Loading Patterns Traffic Loading Skewed Bridges Bridge Deck Bridge Deck Geometry NA Loading Notional Lane Multi-Point Optimization Critical Live Load Skew Angle Vehicle Loadings

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