Run a Refined Analysis on the Bridge in InfraWorks

Any referenced datasets can be downloaded from "Module downloads" in the module overview.

Try it: Line Girder and Refined Analysis

  1. Open InfraWorks.
  2. Select any part of the bridge.
  3. In the Analyze ribbon > Structures panel select the Line Girder Analysis.
  4. Click Start Analysis

Warning: This step can take some time during which InfraWorks will not be available.

  1. After the Analysis is complete, the dialog will turn to the Results tab. While in this tab select one of the girders in the bridge design. This selects the girder group, select the girder a second time to see the design results.
  2. In the lower right of the Results tab select the View Report. Page through the browser-based document.
  3. Close the Line Girder Analysis dialog.
  4. Click <ESC> to release the selection.
  5. Select the bridge.
  6. In the Analyze ribbon > Structures panel select the Refined Analysis.
  7. Review the settings for the General, Mesh Control, Support Conditions, Structure Properties, and Other Information. Select the Start Analysis button.
  8. After the analysis is complete click the left and right arrows to preview what will be in the report.
  9. Click Open Output Folder to see where the data is stored.
  10. Click the Open in ASBD (Autodesk Structural Bridge Design).
  11. In ASBD’s left window select the sub-parameter areas to see what data is available.
  12. Close the ASBD.
  13. In InfraWorks > Analyze ribbon > Structures panel select the refine Analysis tool to close the Refine Analysis panel.