What’s New in Version 4?

LimitState:RING 4 is the result of many years of development, and includes numerous new features, enhancements and fixes.

 

Optional Permissible Limit State (PLS) analysis

  • New built-in PLS analysis mode to optionally check for load-induced damage
  • Approach outlined in CIRIA C800 and compliant with CS454

Streamlined load modelling

  • Model multiple scenarios, with critical scenario auto-identified
  • Expanded vehicle database
  • Apply arbitrary block forces

Handle more complex geometries

  • Offset piers
  • End abutments with retained fill
  • More complex arch profiles
  • CAD (DXF) geometry import

Other features

  • Command line interface
  • Template files to speedup model creation
  • Model shear bond strength
  • Numerous other enhancements!