Midas Civil 2010 Descripcion

Bridging Your Innovations to Realities
Graphic User Interface

Graphic User Interface Modeling Features Bridge Applications Segmental Bridges Cable Bridges Analysis Features Result Evaluation Design Features 02 07 13 17 28 34 43 48
User Interface
Organization of Windows and Menu System
Menus and Windows Layout

Main menu
Tabbed Toolbar
Works Tree Context menu
Task Pane
Render View Command Line Message Window Unit Control
Advantages
Tabbed toolbar is designed to minimize mouse motion for efficiency. Excel compatible tables for both input and output. Works Tree enables to manipulate entered data more easily and avoid modeling mistakes. Task Pane guides work procedure for advanced analysis function for faster learning process.
User Interface
View Control
Various model display methods
Wire Frame
Remove Hidden line
Hidden / Perspective
Transparency
Advantages
- The Render View function assist the user to accurately grasp the 3D views of the model and the analysis and design results through diverse view angles and points. - These functions help the user grasp the input state of the model and manipulate the model as much as desired. - It minimizes possible data input errors and differentiate design reports by extensive visualization functions.
User Interface
Visualization Options
Controls visualization options for Elements / Load / Boundary Condition
Advantages
- It provides graphical representation of all types of data entries such as node/element numbers, material properties, section names, loadings, support conditions, end release conditions, rigid body connection conditions, design parameters, etc. - These representation capabilities enable the user to verify the status of data entries by graphics in the working window.
User Interface
Merge Data Files
3 separate data files merged into one total model

Support Frame
Vessel 1
Vessel 2&3
Advantages
- It enables to divide the modeling task of a complex structure where the geometric configuration is irregular, complicated and large, - User can combine several sub-models where the geometric shapes are modeled separately for the final structural analysis model.
Modeling Features
Modeling Features
Post-tensioned Box Section
Numerous built-in section types
Advantages
- It enables to create typical PSC bridge section by specifying few section characteristics . - PSC section wizard improves productivity of your modeling tasks.
Modeling Features
Special Section Types
Composite / Tapered Section
Composite Section
Tapered Section
Advantages
- The member force before and after composite effect can be easily computed for the Composite Girder Bridge - The grillage model of the Composite Girder Bridge can be analyze considering the construction stage before and after composite effect. - The stiffness for tapered Arch Rib and Segmental Girder can be calculated more accurately.
Modeling Features
User Defined Section
Import an arbitrary section data from DXF

Import CAD data Or Define sections in SPC
Define Section Shape in CAD
Import SPC Section using Value Type of PSC Section
Advantages
User can import any DXF section drawing created in CAD. Any complex and unusual bridge sections can be modeled and analyzed. Accurate analysis result can be obtained by calculating the exact torsional stiffness. A composite section with different materials can be modeled.
Modeling Features
Material Definition
Provides two types of Time Dependent Materials (Creep & Shrinkage / Comp. Strength)
Creep & Shrinkage
Compressive Strength
Advantages
- When a construction stage analysis is required for a long span bridge structure to reflect shrinkage and long-term deflection, or a structure is analyzed for heat of hydration, time dependent material properties must be incorporated.
Modeling Features
Vehicular Loads
Available Vehicular Load Codes
Eurocode AASHTO LRFD AASHTO Standard
Caltrans Standard
PENNDOT LRFD
Canadian
BS5400 & BD37 IRC6:2000 User Defined Influence line and influence surface analysis
Advantages
- It applies vehicle loads considering all possible loading conditions including bi-directional traffic loading and eccentric torsional loading conditions for multiple traffic lanes and traffic surface lanes. - Where a traffic lane (centerline) is transversely eccentric to a traffic lane element, a torsional moment is applied to the traffic lane element in addition to a vertical load. - The impact factor in Dynamic Load Allowance is automatically considered.
Bridge Applications
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Bridge Applications
Bridges Wizards
Types of Bridge Structures Supported by midas Civil
Suspension Bridge
Cable Stayed Bridge RC Slab Bridge RC Frame/Box Culvert
MSS Bridge
ILM Bridge FCM Bridge FSM Bridge
Advantages
- It provides Bridge Wizards for modeling various types of bridge construction encountered in practice. The wizards can quickly create the models of completed structures. - Since the wizards incorporates bridge engineering knowledge, it significantly reduces time on model generation including automatic construction stage definition.
Bridge Applications
Reinforced Concrete Bridges
RC Bridge Wizards
RC Slab Bridge Wizard
Box Culvert Wizard
Advantages
- Auto-generation of entire process required for analysis and design by simple data entry - Auto-generation of loads and combinations based on various design standards - Design of reinforcing bars and strength verification of beams and columns
Bridge Applications
Composite Girder Bridges
Composite Girder Bridge Analysis
Lumped Tendon representation
Composite Curved Steel Plate Girder Bridge
Composite PC Girder Bridge
Advantages
- One model can be analyzed with and/or without the composite effect . - Users do not need to waste time on managing two different analysis model and results.
Segmental Bridges
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Segmental Bridges
Introduction
Segmental Bridge Types
MSS (Movable Scaffolding System)
FSM (Full Staging Method)

FCM (Free Cantilever Method) ILM (Incremental Launching Method)
Advantages
- It provides Bridge Wizards for modeling various types of bridge construction encountered in practice. The wizards can quickly create the models of completed structures. - Since the wizards incorporates bridge engineering knowledge, it significantly reduces time on model generation including automatic construction stage definition.
Segmental Bridges
FCM Bridge
FCM Bridge Wizard

Model Tab
Select Material Properties & Pier Section Input No. of Days for Constructing a Segment Input Bridge Configuration & Division of Segments Input Initial Maturity for Each Member
Section Tab
Input Sectional Dimensions Check Sectional Configuration Input Form Traveler Load
Tendon Tab (Type1)

Input Tendon Placement Input Tendon Properties & Jacking Forces Input No. of Tendons
Tendon Tab (Type2)
Input No. of Anchors for Each Segment
FCM Tendon Viewer
Advantages
- An FCM Bridge model and construction stages are automatically produced after having entered only cross sections, tendon placement and bridge information. - It is capable of Real time Display of construction stages auto-generated by FCM Bridge Wizard.
Segmental Bridges
FCM Bridge
FCM Bridge Construction Sequence
Stage 1
Stage 5
Stage 9
Stage 13
Stage 14
Stage 15
Stage 16
Stage 16
Advantages
- An FCM Bridge model and construction stages are automatically produced after having entered only cross sections, tendon placement and bridge information. - It is capable of Real time Display of construction stages auto-generated by FCM Bridge Wizard.
Segmental Bridges
ILM Bridge
ILM Bridge Wizard
ILM Model Tab Nose & Post-tension Input
1st Stage of Tendons (Top & Bottom)
2nd Stage of Tendons (Web)
Define Each Segment

Input Support Conditions 1st Stage Tendons 3-D Tendon Placement Check
Compression-only Support Points
2nd Stage Tendons
Segmental Bridges
FCM Bridge
ILM Bridge Construction Sequence
Definition of Launching Distances & Construction Stages
ILM Model with Defined Construction Stages Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 5
Stage 6
Stage 7
Stage 8
Stage 9
Segmental Bridges
Useful Features for Segmental Bridges
Specifying Segmental Bridge Section
Scale Factor
Calculation Results Display of Section
Reinforcement of Section
Effective Width Section Properties
Advantages
- Constrain effect of rebar about Creep and Shrinkage can be reflected in the analysis. - By automatically calculating the effective width due to Shear Lack, it reduces manual calculation work for each section.
Segmental Bridges
Useful Results Graphs and Tables
Immediate loss Creep/Shrinkage loss Relaxation loss
Prestress Loss Graphs and Tables
Automatic Check for Tendon Stress Limits
Advantages
Prestress loss can be checked per each construction stage / per tendons. Additional elastic deformation loss due to tensioning sequence can be calculated. Prestress gain/loss due to superimposed dead load can be found. Tendon stress both at the immediate states after tensioning and at the time of service can be determined.
Segmental Bridges
Useful Results Graphs and Tables
Camber Table and Graph
Contour & Graph of Nose Tip Deflection
Advantages
- The camber of FCM Bridge can be easily obtained considering self weight, shrinakage, and prestress loss.
Segmental Bridges
Bending Moment Diagram for Construction Stage Results
Minimum Bending Moment Envelope upon Completion
Segmental Bridges
Transverse Analysis Model Wizard
Cross-Section Model of PSC Box Bridge
Automatic Generation of Cross-Section Model

from the Longitudinal Frame Model
Advantages
- 2D Transverse analysis model is automatically generated from the global analysis bridge model. - Transverse tendons and reinforcements can be considered
Cable Bridges
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Cable Bridges
Cable-stayed Bridge
Cable Stayed Bridge Wizard
Cable Stayed Bridge Wizard
Completed Structure Model
Advantages
- This permits generating accurate models and performing analyses of many design alternatives in a short time. - Initial cable forces are calculated through Optimization for initial equilibrium state analysis. - It also provides the Construction stage function, which enables us to reflect Creation/Deletion of elements, change in boundary conditions and loading changes that may occur in various stages of construction.
Cable Bridges
Cable-stayed Bridge
Unknown Load Factors in Cable-stayed Bridge
Unknown Load Factor Constraint Unknown Load Factor Detail Unknown Load Factor Result
Completed Structure Model
Advantages
- The unknown load function is used to find the optimal distribution of cable forces which satisfy the target configuration of bridge for stage and completed model. - Auto iteration analysis enables to consider creep and shrinkage effect for concrete cable-stayed bridge.
Cable Bridges
Cable-stayed Bridge
Backward/Forward Construction Stage

Stage 10 Stage 2 Stage 18
Backward Construction Stage Stage 32 Stage 26 Stage 30
Advantages
- The cable tensioning forces required during the construction can be obtained by backward/forward construction stage analysis.
Cable Bridges
Suspension Bridge
Construction Sequence of Suspension Bridge
Stage 1
Stage 5
Stage 9
Stage 13
Stage 14
Stage 15
Stage 16
Stage 16
Advantages
- Analyses for the completed structure as well as the structures during construction stages are carried out after determining the initial equilibrium state by simply applying Suspension Bridge Wizard. - The wizard automatically calculates the cable coordinates and tensions of the completed structure. - Using 3D Elastic suspension line element and Equivalent truss element can consider non-linear characteristics of the cables.
Cable Bridges
Construction Stage Analysis Control Data
Geometry Nonlinearity & P-delta effect
Advantages
- P-delta or the large displacement geometric nonlinearity can be considered along with creep and shrinkage effect.
Analysis Features
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Analysis Features
Analysis Capabilities
Analysis Capabilities
Construction Sequence analysis Vehicular Load Analysis > Influence Line & Influence Surface
Modal Analysis > Eigen Value & Ritz Vector Dynamic Analysis > Response Spectrum > Time History Large Displacement Analysis P - Delta Analysis Buckling Analysis Thermal Stress Analysis
Heat of Hydration Analysis Nonlinear Analysis > Material & Geometric Nonlinearity > Pushover & Fibre Model Analysis > Inelastic Time History Analysis > Boundary Non-linear Analysis (Gap, Hook, Damper, and Isolator)
Analysis Features
Dynamic Analysis
Response Spectrum Analysis
Multiple spectrums input
Modification of response spectrum reflecting modal damping ratios Interpolation of response spectrum
Response Spectrum Analysis Function
Advantages
- Response spectrum analyses are carried out for seismic designs using the design spectra defined in design standards.
Analysis Features
Dynamic Analysis
Nonlinear / Inelastic Time History Analysis
Kinematic Hardening
Clough
Takeda
Modified Takeda
Nonlinear/Inelastic Time History Analysis Function
Advantages
- Considering the plastic behavior of member, the accurate dynamic response can be checked about seismic loads. - Direct integration of the full equations of motion without the use of modal superposition is available - Material damping is supported
Analysis Features
Dynamic Analysis
Dynamic Boundary Nonlinear Analysis
Nonlinear Link Definition
Advantages
- Dynamic Boundary Nonlinear Analysis considers nonlinear dynamic behavior of seismic isolators and dampers with the elastic behavior of members.
Analysis Features
Dynamic Analysis
Inelastic dynamic analysis using Fiber Model
Fiber Elements
Fiber Models
Advantages
- A fiber plastic hinge in which the cross-section is partitioned into fibers is available to predict the inelastic behavior of frame members. - It can minimize modeling and solution time comparing with the material nonlinear analysis using yield surface.
Analysis Features
Nonlinear Analysis
Pushover Analysis
Advantages
- It allows us to evaluate overall structural behaviors and performance characteristics. - It enables us to investigate the sequential formation of plastic hinges in the individual structural elements constituting the entire structure. - When a structure is to be strengthened through a rehabilitation process, it allows us to selectively reinforce only the required members, thereby maximizing the cost efficiency.
Analysis Features
Nonlinear Analysis
Material Nonlinear Analysis
Element Types
Truss Plane Stress Plane Strain Axisymmetric Solid
Plastic Material Models

Tresca Von Mises Mohr-Coulomb Drucker-Prager
Hardening Models
Isotropic Kinematic Mixed
Analysis Features
Heat of Hydration Analysis
Heat of Hydration - Temperature History
Advantages
- It enables us to predict and control temperature and stress distribution within a structure to avoid potential problems. - It entails temperature distribution analysis for conduction, convection, heat source, etc.; change in modulus of elasticity due to curing and maturity; and stress analysis for creep and shrinkage.
Result Evaluation
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Result Evaluation
Max. denoted in red Reaction Diagram Steel arch bridge Deformed Shape + Displacement Contour
Mi n
Max
Min/max bending moments due to a vehicular load
Beam BMD (MV:min & MV:max)
Plate Moment (Cutting Diagrams)
Result Evaluation
Combined Stresses contour
Principal Stress Vectors (Plate Elements)
Von Mises Stresses + Deformed Shape
Principal Stresses & Displacements
Result Evaluation
Stress output location on PSC section
(Max. Positive Moment)
Vehicular Load Tracer
Trace the vehicular load location where the max moment occurs
Result Evaluation
Influence Line Animation
Design Features
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Design Features
Design Standards
Structural Steel Design Standards

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Section 6 Steel Structures, 2002 (AASHTO-LRFD02) Load & Resistance Factor Design Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, 1993/2000 (AISC-LRFD93/2k)
Specification for Structural Steel Buildings : Allowable Stress Design,1989 (AISC-ASD89) Indian Standard, Code of Practice for General Construction in Steel (Second Revision), 1984 (IS:800-1984)
Reinforced Concrete Design Standards

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Section 5 Concrete Structures, 2002 (AASHTO-LRFD) Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CAN/CSA-S6-00)
American Concrete Institute, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary : Ultimate Strength Design, 1989/95/99/2k (ACI318-89/95/99/02)
Design Features
Design Reports
Visual Display
Column Design
Detail Design Reports
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Bridging Your Innovations to Realities

Graphic User Interface

Organization of Windows and Menu System

Bridging Your Innovations to Realities

Menus and Windows Layout

Works Tree Context menu

Render View Command Line Message Window Unit Control

Bridging Your Innovations to Realities

Various model display methods

Remove Hidden line

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Controls visualization options for Elements / Load / Boundary Condition

Merge Data Files

Bridging Your Innovations to Realities

3 separate data files merged into one total model

Post-tensioned Box Section

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Numerous built-in section types

Special Section Types

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Composite / Tapered Section

User Defined Section

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Import an arbitrary section data from DXF

Define Section Shape in CAD

Import SPC Section using Value Type of PSC Section

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Creep & Shrinkage

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Available Vehicular Load Codes

Eurocode AASHTO LRFD AASHTO Standard

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Types of Bridge Structures Supported by midas Civil

Reinforced Concrete Bridges

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RC Slab Bridge Wizard

Box Culvert Wizard

Composite Girder Bridges

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Composite Girder Bridge Analysis

Lumped Tendon representation

Composite Curved Steel Plate Girder Bridge

Composite PC Girder Bridge

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Segmental Bridge Types

MSS (Movable Scaffolding System)

FSM (Full Staging Method)

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FCM Bridge Wizard

Tendon Tab (Type1)

Tendon Tab (Type2)

Input No. of Anchors for Each Segment

FCM Tendon Viewer

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FCM Bridge Construction Sequence

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ILM Bridge Wizard

ILM Model Tab Nose & Post-tension Input

1st Stage of Tendons (Top & Bottom)

2nd Stage of Tendons (Web)

Define Each Segment

Compression-only Support Points

2nd Stage Tendons