Bridge Template Types

CSiBridge Express offers pre-built templates for commonly encountered bridge configurations, allowing users to quickly start projects without building from scratch.

• Superstructure Only
• Single Span Overpass
• Multi Span Overpass
• Waterway Crossing
• Straight Flyover
• Cross Flyover
• U-Turn Flyover
• Ramp 270 Degree

Deck Section Types

CSiBridge Express provides three distinct deck section types, each suited for different span lengths, load requirements, and structural configurations.

• RC Slab
• RC Beams
• PSC Girders

Girder Libraries

CSiBridge Express includes three standard girder libraries adhering to different regional design specifications.

• AASHTO standard sections
• Caltrans specifications
• WSDOT design standards

Column Types

CSiBridge Express offers various column types to accommodate different structural requirements.

• Prismatic
• Trapezoid
• Flared
• Y-Shape
• Wall

Bent Cap Types

CSiBridge Express includes Bent Caps with following configuration.

• Uniform Depth - Consistent vertical depth
• Variable Depth - Sloping profile
• Pier Head Slab - Wide distribution platform

Bent

CSiBridge Express includes following Bent.

• Single Column Bent (Type 1 & 2)
• Multiple Column Bent
• Wall Column Bent
• Multiple Pile Bent
• Spring and Virtual Support

Foundation Types

CSiBridge Express provides various foundation options including shallow and deep foundations.

• Isolated and Combined Footing
• Pier Pile and Pile Shaft
• Pile Group configurations
• Combined Pile Group Footing
• Virtual Support

Abutment Types

CSiBridge Express provides various Abutments options.

• Closed Wall - Full height retaining
• Open Frame - Column supported
• Integral - Monolithic connection
• Virtual and Spring Support

Barriers & Safety Features

CSI Bridge Express offers dedicated tools for barriers, dividers, and walkways as nonstructural components.

• Jersey and Jersey Fascia barriers
• Divider types for traffic separation
• Solid and Hollow walkways
• Custom configurable profiles

Horizontal Alignment

CSiBridge Express provides multiple data input methods and quickstart options for defining horizontal alignment.

• Bearing and Lengths input
• PIs Using Cords method
• Segments definition
• Quickstart: Straight, Curve, S-Curve, U-Turn

Vertical Alignment

In CSiBridge quick profile options provide predefined configurations for rapid setup.

• PIs Using Cords method
• Segments definition
• Quick profiles: Flat, Ramp, Climb To
• Descent From and Flyover profiles

Bearing Types

CSI Bridge offers comprehensive tools for modeling and designing bridge bearings

• Pinned (Fixed/Stiff)
• Roller configurations
• Longitudinal and Transverse rollers
• Elastomeric Pad

Material Libraries

CSI Bridge offers predefined materials commonly employed in bridge construction worldwide.

• Concrete
• Rebar
• Steel
• Strand and PC Wire

Soil Profile & Ground Data

CSI Bridge offers detailed tools to define ground levels and soil profile parameters for realistic foundation modeling

• Ground and Foundation elevations
• Bearing Capacity values
• Vertical and Lateral modulus properties
• Skin Friction

Lane Configuration

CSI Bridge Express provides built-in options to define traffic lanes and cross slope for bridge modeling.

• Lane width
• Floating Lanes - Automated critical positioning
• Longitudinal and transverse slope

Import & Utilities

CSiBridge Express supports importing external data and provides various utilities to streamline the modeling process.

• Ground and Soil Profile (CSV)
• Map/GIS data (XML)
• Revit Libraries integration
• Component linking options
• Multiple unit systems (SI, MKS, Imperial)