Managing bridges the pontis way july 2002 fhward02. In summer 2017, the new jersey department of transportation njdot anticipates the implementation of the aashtoware project civil rights and labor crlsoftware module crl is a comprehensive webbased application allowing agencies to receive and process the data required to meet federal and state requirements for civil rights and labor compliance activities. Qconbridge performs live load analysis for the aashto lrfd bridge design specification hl93 live load model. Aashto has released a project proposal for the development of aashtoware project data analytics. Bentley buys bridgemanagement software firm spar 3d. Gone are the names of bridgeware, virtis, opis and pontis, and in their places. The pontis application connects to a relational database. Aashto bridgeware nationally and internationally recognized off shelf bms software. The next generation of aashtoware bridge management.
Recording bridge inventory and inspection data simulating bridge conditions generating work candidates developing an optimal preservation plan developing a bridge program. The software is currently licensed through the american association of state highway and transportation officials aashto to over 50 state departments of transportation and other agencies. The aashtoware logo, trnsport estimator, the trnsport estimator logo, trnsport expedite, the trnsport expedite logo, aashto trnsport, the aashto trnsport logo, ces, the trnsport ces logo, cas, the trnsport cas logo, pes, the trnsport pes logo. For an agencies bridge inventory, the products store detailed bridge descriptions sufficient for structural analysis. Aashtoware is built to help you comply with federal highway administration. In addition, the system stores condition data for each of a bridges structural elements. Pontis is a software application developed to assist in managing highway bridges and other. The software accommodates standard and user defined dc and dw dead loads, and performs strength i, service i, service ii, service iii, and fatigue limit state. This software has been developed for the alternate route project. Facilitates compliance with the new transportation bill map21 requirements. Aashtoware bridge design brd is a tool for assisting in the design of both superstructure and substructures in accordance with the aashto lrfd specification. Development of element migration software update the elementtonbi translator update bridgeware pontis inspection module develop training on new elements 2010 midwest bridge preservation partnership meeting aashto publications release quarter 1 2011 pontis rfp for contractor for inspection module. In may 2006, the national center for pavement preservation ncpp was contracted to develop and administer its new transportation system preservation technical services program tsp2. Aashto bridgeware nationally and internationally recognized off shelf bms software a software tool for.
Through this program, aashto member agencies have been able to maximize their pooled resources to continuously improve a system that can serve the needs of its members. Kansas records retention schedules kansas historical society. Aashtoware bridge rating brr is the tool for rating bridge superstructures in accordance with the. Pontis is a registered trademark and proprietary software product of aashto. Enter data once and evaluate with different aashto specifications asr, lfr. Aasthoware project manages the construction program beginning with cost estimation through proposal preparation, bidletting and construction and materials management. This task force manages the product and the contractors efforts on behalf of aashto and the user community in order to ensure development, maintenance, and. A particular edition of the aashto specification an analysis method line or 3d an analysis engine 5. For over 20 years brm has seen dramatic improvements due to technological changes, product innovations, and, most. Learn more about this new addition to the aashtoware project software series. Aashto to host tag and trt members at the user group meetings med 6 complete.
All database files contain the bridgeware database schema tables and relationships and are populated with system data. Managing bridges the pontis way july 2002 fhward02012. Bridgeware software, we look forward to working more directly with the departments of transportation to meet their bridge planning priorities. The new integration capabilities of pontis, virtis, and opis mean that bridgeware users can maintain one bridge database, with the software systems sharing their common bridge information automatically. The aashtoware bridge design and rating user group is an organization providing support for the development of the aashtoware bridge rating and design software.
Ansys civilfem bridge advanced nonlinear fe software for bridge. The aashtoware bridge management software brm was first developed under an nchrp project sponsored by the fhwa in the early 1990s and soon thereafter was transferred to aashto for further development, maintenance and support. Pontis basics development started in the early 1990s under fhwa guidance result of many millions invested by states and fhwa part of aashtoware bridgeware software licensed by more than 40 states supports aashto element level inspection and management licensee state ca ca az pa other licensees. Please provide your login credentials to license aashtoware products and purchase service units.
The two products share much of their user interface and database. The role of highway engineering standards in the u. Aashto bridgeware website needs to be kept up to date med 7 complete. Aashto has developed an extensive design and has conducted several ministudies in preparation for software development, says thompson, who was a panel member for nchrp 1267 and will assist in beta testing of the software. Aashtoware bridge management update todd thompson, pe sd dot.
Aashtoware aashtos cooperative computer software development program. All three programs are part of the american association of state highway and transportation officials aashto bridgeware line of software. The virtis and opis bridgeware users group met in denver from. Using a newly developed aashto module as its analytical engine for load and resistance factor. Aashto and aashtoware is a registered trademark and service mark of aashto. Adaptabi design software for segmentally constructed bridges including cablestayed. If you are experiencing other login or site related issues, please contact lcu support email.
Aashto and aashtoware is a registered trademark and service mark of. Brmoriginally called pontis was originally developed in 1989 for the fhwa. Opis, pontis, igrds, sdms, and darwin are proprietary software products of aashto. As specifications and methods change the data does not have to be reinput 6. Gtstrudl, vbent, ablrfd, bplrfd, papier, penn dot software, shaft, larsa. Vdot selected lrfd software the software programs purchased by vdot for inhouse use are. Bridge management software system developed by the american association of state highway and transportation officials aashto, licensed and used by kdot. Girish is a senior developer in the bridgeware software development team at baker. The system is owned by the american association of state highway and transportation officials aashto. Bridge management software to incorporate multiobjective optimization. Known as aashtoware bridge management since version 5. Alp2000 design tool for reinforced and prestressed concrete bridges. States using the pontis bridge management system have found its. Aashtoware bridge management brm the aashtoware bridge management software brm, formerly pontis, is a comprehensive bridge management system developed as a tool to assist in the.
You can also view your order history, update enduser designees, and update shipping designees for your agency. Pontis is a software application developed to assist in managing highway bridges and other structures. Civil rights and labor, aashtoware project software, doing. Bentley acquires inspecttech, leading provider of software. He manages all the technical aspects of software development life cycle and assists in project management of pontis 5. Will take legacy elements and convert to the new aashto bridge elements. Aashtoware bridge design and rating products are comprehensive bridge design and load rating tools developed by aashto.
In addition, the system stores condition data for each of a bridges. Aashtoware project is a suite of software modules, developed by the american association of state highway and transportation officials aashto, designed to support state construction programs. Welcome to the aashtoware brdr user group home page. If commercial software is used by your state to perform substructure analysis, which programs does your state use. Aashtoware and bridgeware are registered trademarks of the. Aashtoware is a unique and powerful enterprise software suite designed by. Aashto introduces the new aashtoware project user website, october 23, 2019. Software owned by members of aashto supports aashto specifications, aashto element level inspection and management aashtoware basics utilized by 44 dots plus local and international agencies brmpontis 5. Federal highway administration regulations, aashto standards and industry. The american association of state highway transportation officials aashto is dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of highway assets.
Aashtoware is a unique and powerful enterprise software suite designed by transportation professionals for transportation professionals. In addition, through inspecttechs ongoing role in developing for aashto american association of state highway transportation officials its. You may continue, but for best results, please take the following actions. Welcome to the bridge management user group brmug website. In addition, through inspecttechs ongoing role in developing for aashto american association of state highway transportation officials its pontis bridgeware software, a more direct cooperation with the departments of transportation to meet their bridge planning priorities is possible. Aashtoware bridge offers three bridge software tools linked by a single database that make safety, performance, reliability and preservation objectives easier to achieve. Because aashtoware bridge rating software is updated annually, licenses are active from july 1st to june 30th the following. Bridge management at new york state dot national center for.
The brm user group brmug meeting is an annual event where customers and partners come together to hear from aashtoware bridge management software experts and provides an opportunity to hear about the strategic direction of the software, vote on priority enhancements, understand how other states are implementing and using the aashtoware bridge management software to support their needs. Aashtos bridgeware, a software design system, developed. The next generation of aashtoware bridge management software. Software engineer working on both aashtoware projects pontis and. Aashtoware project software update august 15, 2017. The aashtoware bridge management software brm was first developed under an nchrp project sponsored by the fhwa in the early 1990s and soon.
Aashtoware bridge rating and design products aashtoware bridge rating formerly virtis aashtoware bridge rating is an aashtoware product for bridge load rating, featuring graphical tools to speed preparation of the data and application of the results. In use by over 40 state dots, the software is undergoing major new enhancements that will significantly expand its capabilities while making it. State transportation agencies and pontis if05040 bridge. Aashto bridgeware software virtisopispontis system description. The pontis program, which is part of the american association of state highway and transportation officials aashto bridgeware line of software, can be used by highway agencies to organize their bridge data and analyze complex engineering and economic factors. For the latest news and updates from the developers visit aashtobridgeware brdr product support site. Federal highway administration fhwa national bridge inventory system coding guidelines. The aashtoware bridge management software brm formerly pontis is owned and licensed by the american association of.
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