Viathor,
Inc.
constantly strives to improve
and upgrade our software.
The current version of
VBent is 2.3.0
(June 16, 2008).
Enhancements since Version 2.0.0 include:
- Full
bridge frame now included in model for integral (monolithic) bent bridges.
-
Interlocking loops added for column flexure and shear.
-
Specification check summary report lists tables with specification failures.
- Pile
capacities and phi factor defaults added for CA locality setting.
-
Footing dialogs modified to provide easier navigation.
-
Footing key data can now be specified for pinned bottom of column.
- Shear
stirrup option added for footings.
-
Column lengths modified to insure consistency when set on a solid shaft
(part height pier wall) or combined footing.
- The
ability to specify skew angle in Pennsylvania terminology.
- EQ
ductility factor added for Earthquake loading.
- LRFD
wind adjustment for structure height.
-
Recognition of pier walls.