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Introduction to LimitState RING 4.0.6.30301

LimitState RING is an industry-leading masonry arch bridge analysis software trusted by central consulting engineers, bridge owners, and universities worldwide. It provides a rapid and efficient solution for analyzing single-span highway or railway arch bridges.

Overview

LimitState RING offers a range of predefined and user-defined arch profiles, including stone voussoir or brickwork arch barrels, bonded or multi-ring configurations. Developed in association with the International Union of Railways (UIC), it comes with a database of rail vehicles and distributes axle loads through track/sleepers according to industry practice. This software also serves as a powerful diagnostic tool for investigating crack causes and masonry arch bridge behavior under service loads.

Features

• Easy-to-use interface for creating bridge models with vehicle loading in minutes
• Rigorous optimization to determine critical response mode and margin of safety
• Modeling capabilities for masonry arch bridges with reinforcement
• Developed by recognized experts and validated against laboratory and field bridge tests
• Supports single-span arches, as well as complex multi-ring and multi-span viaducts
• Analysis results typically available in seconds

Use Cases

LimitState RING is ideal for engineers, consultants, and researchers involved in the design, inspection, and maintenance of masonry arch bridges. It simplifies the analysis process and provides valuable insights into bridge performance under various conditions.

Technical Details and System Requirements

• Supported OS: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7
• RAM: 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)
• Free Hard Disk Space: 400 MB or more