displaying a 3-D animation of the load test, with members color-coded to indicate tension (blue) and compression (red).running a simulated load test of the structure to determine if it is strong enough to carry a standard, code-specified highway loading.defining the material and mechanical properties of each member in the structure.
graphically creating a structural model.The software guides the user through the processes of: The Bridge Designer has the look and feel of an industry-standard computer-aided design (CAD) package but is much easier to use. The Bridge Designer is a free educational software package designed to provide middle-school and high-school students with a realistic introduction to engineering through the design of a steel highway bridge.
