MDX Features
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Time saving geometry generation feature for laying out parallel/concentric
girder systems, including those with variable horizontal curvature and skewed
supports
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Flexible nodal coordinate input feature for accomodating complex
girder system framing plans and roadway layouts
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Standard trucks and user definable trucks (including rail loading)
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Girder system analysis using grid (i.e. grillage) model, or plate and eccentric
beam finite element model
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Line girder (i.e. continuous beam analysis) approach also an option
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Lane loading on influence surfaces or wheel load distribution on influence
lines
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Up to 20 spans, 60 girders
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Steel plate I-girders, box girders, rolled shapes
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Any girder web profile
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Bearing stiffeners, intermediate transverse web stiffeners, longitudinal web
stiffeners, box girder bottom flange stiffeners
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Uniform or hybrid steel girders
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Girder design generator for ASD, LFD, LRFD
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Bolted web splice design for LFD, LRFD
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Shear connector design
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Weld design
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Camber data and live load deflections
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Incremental stress and deflection tables from slab pour sequence analysis
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Performance ratio output
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Girder rating according to ASD, LFD, LRFD
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Variety of bracing types
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Shape selection for bracing members
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English or metric units, including hard conversion
New Features for Version 6
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Completely redesigned user interface
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Compact .MDX file format for ease of project archiving and sharing
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