User Manual | Csi Bridge

Plot bending moments, shear forces, and axial forces.

Before diving in, you must know that "the manual" is actually a suite of documents. CSI (Computers and Structures, Inc.) organizes its documentation into several volumes. Here is the core set you need to know:

The most direct way to access the official manuals is from within the CSiBridge software itself. Users can navigate to the Help > Documentation > Manuals menu to open the in PDF format. This manual is a crucial resource, especially the chapter on "Moving-Load Analysis" which is often referenced in official tutorials. csi bridge user manual

Define load patterns, load cases, and load combinations (including moving loads).

: Covers automated bridge design and rating based on various international codes (AASHTO, Eurocode, etc.). Plot bending moments, shear forces, and axial forces

For vehicle live loads, the manual details how CSiBridge utilizes influence lines and surfaces. Users define traffic lanes and vehicle types (e.g., HL-93, Eurocode vehicles). The software then moves these loads across the lanes to calculate the absolute maximum envelopes for shear, moment, and torsion. Staged Construction Analysis

Calculate tendon relaxation losses over a 100-year lifespan. Geometric and Material Non-Linearity Here is the core set you need to

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CSI removed legacy manuals from public access. However, if you have an old installation DVD or a backup of C:\Program Files , the manuals are there. Alternatively, contact CSI support with your legacy license key.

The primary user manual for CSiBridge is found within the software itself by selecting . For a deep dive into the underlying mechanics, you should refer to the CSI Analysis Reference Manual , which is the foundational guide for all CSI products (SAP2000, ETABS, and CSiBridge). Core Manuals & Documentation

The CSI Bridge User Manual is a solid, application-focused resource ideal for practicing bridge engineers for everyday modeling, analysis, and design tasks. It should be used alongside engineering judgment, hand calculations, and supplemental theoretical references for advanced numerical or research-grade modeling.