What’s New in LEAP Bridge Steel CONNECT Edition V18?

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