Are you ready to talk?

Structural Analysis and Design with BRIGADE

Table of contents

Bridges and civil structures are the lifelines of modern infrastructure, connecting communities and enabling progress. Behind these architectural marvels lie intricate calculations, meticulous designs, and the expertise of structural engineers. In today's fast-paced engineering landscape, maximizing efficiency and productivity is crucial for success. Engineers face increasingly complex challenges and tight project deadlines, requiring them to work smarter and more efficiently. Whether you're a junior or senior engineer, BRIGADE can be your number one bridge design tool to face these challenges.

BRIGADE/Standard: Efficiency Meets Precision

For engineers tasked with standard bridge designs, BRIGADE/Standard is the go-to simulation software. Its streamlined modeling tool ensures efficiency without compromising precision. With its easy-to-use user interface, engineers can analyze and design common standard bridge structures, all while adhering to industry standards. BRIGADE/Standard allows you to optimize your design process, saving time and resources without sacrificing quality.

BRIGADE/Plus: Advanced Modeling Made Easy

For the more complex projects, BRIGADE/Plus got you covered. It is a comprehensive simulation software suitable for engineers dealing with both standard and more intricate bridge and civil structure projects. It provides an intuitive interface, ensuring simplicity in design processes. With BRIGADE/Plus, you can access advanced analysis methods, non-linear capabilities, automated handling of moving vehicle loads, and use the predefined load combinations. This powerful tool equips you with advanced modeling capabilities, enabling you to confidently tackle even the most challenging projects.

Key Features of BRIGADE

  • Complete range of static and dynamic analysis procedures
  • Automated handling of moving vehicle loads
  • Ability to analyze dynamic effects due to Moving Loads
  • Advanced load combination and non-linear capabilities
  • Pre-stress analysis
  • Efficient modeling for standard bridge structures (BRIGADE/Standard)
  • User-friendly interface for all types of structures (BRIGADE/Plus)

 

Need help from an expert?

Our simulation team are on-hand to provide tailored guidance and support with a deep knowledge of the full SIMULIA portfolio. Reach out to talk to an expert today.

Case Studies

In fiercely competitive industries, efficiency, transparency, and responsibility are more in demand than ever. That’s why we help clients deploy solutions that simplify processes, drive product innovation, and shorten time to market.
Advanced Simulation Icon Advanced Simulation Icon Advanced Simulation

Best Practices for Dynamic Analysis of Bridges

BRIGADE/Plus provides comprehensive tools for static and dynamic analysis of bridges under various load conditions, ensuring structural resilience.
Advanced Simulation Icon Advanced Simulation Icon Advanced Simulation

New Year, New Fortran Compiler

Learn how to resolve compatibility issues between Abaqus and the Intel Fortran compiler after the discontinuation of ifort in 2025. This guide covers installation and setup for both Windows and Linux, helping you smoothly switch to the ifx compiler for user subroutine integration. Follow detailed instructions to modify environment files and install necessary toolkits, ensuring uninterrupted analysis performance.
Advanced Simulation Icon Advanced Simulation Icon Advanced Simulation

Extended free body cut

Discover the trade-offs bridge engineers face in balancing simplicity and accuracy in structural analysis. Learn how BRIGADE/Plus revolutionizes bridge design with the Extended Free-Body Cut (FBC) method, enabling precise calculations for complex geometries, moving loads, and detailed 3D effects. Explore how this advanced feature bridges the gap between traditional models and modern engineering demands. Stay ahead in bridge engineering with TECHNIA’s cutting-edge solutions

Want to receive more content like this?

Sign up to receive a weekly roundup of Expert insights as they are published...

  • Related news & articles straight to your inbox
  • Hints, tips & how-tos
  • Thought leadership articles