The substructure of a bridge plays a critical role in supporting the superstructure and transferring loads to the foundation. This webinar will focus on the analysis and design of key substructure elements such as piers, abutments, pile foundations following the guidelines outlined in EN 1992-2:2005.
MIDAS CIVIL NX offers powerful tools to streamline the design of bridge substructures. The software provides advanced analysis capabilities for evaluating the complex forces acting on these elements, including dead loads, live loads, and dynamic effects like wind and seismic activity.
Substructure components, such as piers and abutments, are analyzed using beam and plate elements to account for bending moments, shear forces, and axial forces.
The design process for substructure elements involves assessing forces and moments, calculating necessary reinforcement, and ensuring compliance with design code EN 1992-2 (specific rules for bridges). The significant loads acting on the substructure—such as traffic loads, earth pressures, and water flow—are considered in the design to ensure structural safety and functionality.
