Structural Bridge Analysis and Design Software

Structural Engineering Software for Bridges

Many users rely on RFEM and RSTAB when analyzing and designing bridges consisting of steel, reinforced concrete, timber, or other materials.

By using the helpful add-on modules, it is possible to generate influence lines, moving loads on members and surfaces, and more. Dynamic analysis is also possible as well as required designs of stability, buckling, and fatigue.

3D Finite Element Analysis and Design

Structural engineering FEA software RFEM is the basis of a modular software system. RFEM is used to define structures, materials, and loads for planar and spatial structural systems consisting of plates, walls, shells and members. The program also allows you to create combined structures as well as model solid and contact elements.

FEA Software RFEM

Analysis & Design of Frame/Beam/Truss Structures

Structural frame analysis and design software RSTAB contains a similar range of functions as RFEM, with special attention to beam, frame and truss structures. Therefore, it is very easy to use and for many years it has been the best choice for structural analysis.

Frame Analysis Software RSTAB

Wind Simulation & Wind Load Generation

Use the stand-alone program RWIND Simulation for complex structures. This program simulates wind flows around any structures by means of a digital wind tunnel.

The generated wind loads acting on these objects can be imported to RFEM or RSTAB.

More About RWIND Simulation

More Add-on Modules for Bridge Construction Design

Depending on the material used in bridge constructions, you can find more useful add-on modules for structural analysis and design under the Steel Structures, Concrete Structures and Timber Structures industries.

Other useful add-on modules:

RF-/STAGES - Consideration of Construction Stages
RF-MOVE/RSMOVE - Generation of Moving Loads on Members
RF-MOVE Surfaces - Generation of Moving Loads on Surfaces
RF-INFLUENCE - Determination of Influence Lines and Surfaces

Interfaces for Data Exchange

The structural analysis software provided by Dlubal can be seamlessly integrated into the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process. A variety of interfaces allows you to exchange data from digital building models with RFEM or RSTAB.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Support and Learning

Customer service is one of the fundamental pillars of the Dlubal Software company philosophy. We also offer you all the support you need for your daily work.

Customer Projects of Bridges

Pedestrian Bridge Rosenburg, Austria

The pedestrian bridge over the Taffa river functions not only as a bridge, but also includes a garden tool shed and seating along the platform. Additionally, the delicate top truss chords provide pedestrian railing along the bridge length.
Customer Projects of Bridges

Bow River Pedestrian Bridge in Banff, Canada

This slender timber pedestrian bridge was constructed over the Bow River in Banff. At 13 ft wide and 38 ft long, the bridge is complete with an 263 ft clear span which is perhaps the longest of its kind for a timber bridge.
Customer Projects of Bridges

Isarsteg Nord Near Freising, Germany

The bridge structure of Isarsteg as integrating artwork fits perfectly into the surrounding landscape. Taking nature as an example, the bridge overspans the Isar river like a branched limb.
Customer Projects of Bridges

Hervester Bridge No. 423 Across the Wesel-Datteln Canal

The new bridge replaces the existing Hervester Bridge No. 423, which was classified as dilapidated. After the assembly at the bank, it was pushed over the Wesel-Datteln Canal step by step...
Customer Projects of Bridges

Wildlife Crossing AM2 in Carinthia, Austria

The wildlife crossing AM2 has been built with a construction method for concrete shell structures called Pneumatic Forming of Hardened Concrete (PFHC). This new method has been developed by the TU Wien in the context of the research project "Double Curved Shell Structures"...
Customer Projects of Bridges

Rehabilitation of Müngsten Viaduct, Germany

The Müngsten Viaduct, completed in 1897, ranks among the most important buildings in steel bridge construction in the world today. With a height of 351 ft over the Wupper River, it is Germany's highest railway bridge.
Customer Projects of Bridges

Conceptual Design of Wolbecker Road Bridge No. 76 in Münster, Germany

Starting in 2018, an architecturally appealing tied‑arch bridge will arise in Münster, Germany.

The new road bridge will be built over the Dortmund‑Ems Canal with a span of 220.5 ft.
Customer Projects of Bridges

Pedestrian and Cycling Bridge in Neckartenzlingen, Germany

The S‑shaped pedestrian and cycling bridge across the Neckar river in Germany has a total length of 316 ft and a width of 10 ft. Both foreland areas are bent in the ground plan, whereas the middle part is straight.
Customer Projects of Bridges

"Walsersteg" Pylon Bridge Across Loisach River, Germany

The "Walsersteg" bridge connects both sides of the Loisach river in the south of the old town of Wolfratshausen in Germany.
The pylon bridge for pedestrians and cyclists has a width of 3 m and a span width of 46 m.
Customer Projects of Bridges

Skywalk Allgäu Tree-top Walk in Scheidegg, Germany

Skywalk allgäu is a path leading through the treetops of the Allgäu Alps in Southern Germany.
The steel and timber structure of the path about 1,000 m above sea level consists of cable-stayed and suspension bridge constructions.
Customer Projects of Bridges

Shuter Street Bridge in Toronto, Canada

A glass pedestrian bridge with a length of 30 m connects the St. Michael hospital with the research center Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute.
The supporting structure consists of several oval steel rings which are twisted together.
Customer Projects of Bridges

Timber Footbridge in Anaklia, Georgia

One of the world's longest timber bridges is in Anaklia, a climatic spa town on the Eastern shore of the Black Sea.

The bridge with a length of more than 500 m connects the hotel and port area with a coastal area used for tourism.
Customer Projects of Bridges

Suspension Bridge in Pitigala, Sri Lanka

A very special project was carried out in Pitigala, Sri Lanka in 2013. A suspension bridge was designed, calculated and built by 30 students of the university team "Engineers Without Borders".
The 30-meter-long bridge across the Bentara river with was constructed with pure man power.
Customer Projects of Bridges

Pylon Bridge Across Agger River in Lohmar, Germany

Since 2013, a new S‑shaped pylon bridge meanders across the Agger river near Lohmar, a town in West Germany.
Due to its curving shape, the bridge reflecting the course of the river is perfectly integrated into the landscape.
Customer Projects of Bridges

Temporary Bridges by Janson Bridging, Netherlands

Janson Bridging in Hank, the Netherlands, produces temporary, emergency and permanent bridges for civil, industrial and military use.
All these bridges consist of modules with bridge spans ranging from 2 to 40 elements that can be joined using couplings.

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PennDOT Certificate

RFEM 5 has been tested and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) as a universal structural analysis software for government projects.