What is the key advantage of ADAPT-ABI ?
Unlike most other bridge design software which mainly focus on the completed bridge behavior, ADAPT-ABI models the material properties, time-dependent factors of creep, shrinkage, relaxation in prestressing, elongation of tendons, aging of concrete and provides information for geometry control during construction (for example the pre-camber required during construction of a balanced cantilever bridge to counteracting the short-/long-term deflections), in addition to some post-construction design force envelop calculations like influence line, bending moment and shear force diagrams. As the loadings during construction phases often causing more severe force resultants for critical structural elements, ADAPT-ABI helps bridge engineer to get a better overview and thorough understanding of the design force envelop and behavior of a bridge throughout its entire life span.
