LEAP Bridge Steel CONNECT Edition V18 contains enhancements and bug fixes.
Enhancements
- Response Spectrum Analysis (RSA)
- Design Optimization for Tub-Girders
- New Cross-Frame Locations Wizard
- Phase I for PennDOT Design Manual - Part 4 Design Checks (it will be followed by Phase II and III for full compliance)
- Z Type Cross-Frame Definition
- Double Sections for Cross-Frame Members
Bug Fixes
This release fixes a number of issues including:
- Defect regarding analytical model generation for some models
- Incorrect placement of double bearings for tub-girder bridges
- Error in section compactness check in AASHTO 6.10.6.2.2
- Incorrect location of field splice in field splice design report
For the detailed release notes, see the attached PDF file.
