ILB - Incrementally Launched Beam Module
The following static screen images will give you a good idea of the key features found in this program, particularly
with regard to modelling the structure and applied loadings. If you would prefer not to scroll through the demo
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Modelling Features
ACES allows models of straight or curved incrementally launched
girder structures to be easily created. Modelling features include:
- Straight or curved (in plan) structures are modelled using line elements
- A range of support types - temporary, casting bed and intermediate supports
- Variable spans, variable segment lengths, variable segment properties
and tapered nose section
- Support settlements and spring supports can be modelled
- Incorporates a comprehensive range of loadings including construction
live load, thermal and prestress primary moments and concentrated point loads applied at any stage during the launch
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Reporting Features
- Graphical views of bending moment and shear diagrams at any launch position
- Graphical views of final maximum & minimum bending moment and shear
envelopes
- Tabular reports of final envelopes of maximum & minimum bending
moments, shears & torsion at each section with corresponding values of all other vectors as well as the launch
increment at which the maxima occurs.
- Maximum and minimum reactions at all piers & abutments, including
all casting bed and intermediate supports, can be viewed and printed.
- Final results can be saved in text form to disk
- Results from every launch increment can be optionally saved to individual
disk files
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A screen image of the main ILB menu |
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Screen shot of a typical data entry dialog box (casting
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Loadings menu |
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Final graphical summary of moment and shear diagrams |
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Final tabular summary of moments |
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