kBridge Structure Designer
from Engineering Intent
Automated Custom Structure
Designs & Drawings
kBridge Structure Designer is an extremely fast Web application that automates the detailed design of custom precast concrete structures. The first product being offered is underground vault design, but we are working on manholes, stormwater structures, box culverts, bridge abutments, wall and roof panels, beams, etc.
START ​SAVING TIME AND MONEY ON PRECAST STRUCTURE DESIGN TODAY!!
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Terminators
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Rebar size & spacing, hoop / L strategy, single or double mats, etc.
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Lifter design and placement
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Basic customer information for the drawing title block
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Top and Bottom-height
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Quantity and size of risers
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Wall/Top/Bottom thickness
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Joint type & size
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Round, Elliptical, and square openings & knockouts
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The application covers a wide range of sizes and options. The user interface is graphical and provides drag and drop capabilities to make the process easy and fun. Input parameters include:
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The automated design processes include rebar layout, rebar cuts around openings, calculation of weights of the concrete and rebar, design of lifters, etc.
Single rebar mat—automatically
spaced, accurately positioned
Customer now wants double mat? Revision requires one check box + 10 seconds!
Features
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Instant Drawings provide visuals and documentation for Approvals and Construction
The drawings show vault envelope (wall and section details and dimensions),
rebar layout and ties, and all input options, such as lifters, openings, terminators and the likes. All drawings include appropriate views with dimensions and notes, as well as a rebar table.
Structure Designer supports evolutionary product design
You don't have to worry about disrupting your work to capture and grow your knowledge base of engineering design capabilities. Structure Designer enables you to explore options and incrementally improve your product solution through design iteration.