Knowledge Hub

Everything you need to master CSiBridge Express and concrete bridge design. Documentation, tutorials, examples, and more.

Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with CSiBridge Express in minutes.

10 min read

Your First Bridge in 10 Minutes

Create a multi-span overpass using templates and generate your first analysis results.

Beginner
15 min read

Interface Overview

Learn the ribbon menus, Bridge Explorer, property panel, and 3D interactive window.

Beginner
8 min read

Selecting Design Codes

Choose the right design code. Overview of AASHTO LRFD, Eurocode, and IRC codes.

Beginner

User Manual

Complete documentation covering all features and workflows.

Bridge Modeling

Alignment

Deck Sections

Substructure

Loads & Cases

Analysis

Design

Detailing & Reports

Analysis Capabilities

Comprehensive structural analysis powered by the SAPFire® engine.

Linear Static Analysis

Modal Analysis

Response Spectrum

Moving Load Analysis

Pushover Analysis

P-Delta Analysis

Design Capabilities

Automated design and code compliance checking.

Auto Design

Capacity Check

Girder Design

Column Design

Bent Cap Design

Foundation Design

BOQ & Cost

Detailing Groups

Technical References

Standard & Advanced

In-depth technical documentation covering formulas and algorithms.

SAPFire® Analysis Engine

Mathematical basis and finite element formulations

Design Code Implementation

AASHTO LRFD, Eurocode 2, and IRC standards

Moving Load Analysis Theory

Influence lines and vehicle load optimization

Verification Manual

Standard & Advanced

Validation examples comparing results against hand calculations.

AASHTO LRFD Verification

Benchmark problems from the code

Eurocode Verification

Validation against EC2 worked examples

Software Comparison

Results compared with CSiBridge

Tutorial Videos

Step-by-step video tutorials to help you learn visually.

15:30

Getting Started with CSiBridge Express

12:45

Creating Bridge from Templates

18:20

Defining Alignment & Geometry

14:15

Component Libraries

16:40

Running Analysis & Results

11:50

Auto Design & Reports

YouTube & External Resources

CSI YouTube Channel

Bridge Design Fundamentals

AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design

Seismic Bridge Analysis

Sample Models

Premium

Downloadable model files to help you learn by example.

Single Span Overpass Examples

Multi-Span Bridge Examples

Curved Flyover Examples

Waterway Crossing Examples

U-Turn Flyover Examples

Seismic Design Examples

Downloads

Documentation, templates, and tools to enhance your workflow.

CSiBridge Express User Manual

PDF • 12.5 MB

Design Code Comparison Chart

PDF • 1.2 MB

Load Combination Templates

Custom Report Templates

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