BRASS Suite

Suite of programs for Bridge Rating and Analysis of Structural Systems known as BRASS includes the following programs:

• BRASS-GIRDER, BRASS-GIRDER(LRFD) - systems for the analysis and rating of highway bridge girders;
• BRASS-PIER, BRASS-PIER(LRFD) - analysis and design of reinforced concrete bridge piers;
• BRASS-CULVERT - analysis and design of reinforced concrete box culverts;
• BRASS-POLE - analysis of cantilever sign, luminaire and signal support structures;
• BRASS-SPLICE - design of field splices for rolled beam or welded plate steel girders;
• BRASS-TRUSS - analysis and load rating of simple or continuous truss or girder bridges;
• BRASS-PAD - design and analysis of elastomeric bridge bearings;
• BRASS-DIST - calculates wheel load distribution factors.