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ACOBRI - V4.03
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Copyright - ARCELORMITTAL - 2014
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' developed by CTICM - 23/05/2014 - France
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Version 4.03 : 23/05/14
-------------Includes following modifications :
- Corrections R14-013, R14-011, R14-010, R14-014
Version 4.02 : 28/04/14
-------------Includes following modifications :
- Intab module excluded from Normal mode
- Improvments R14-004 and R14-008
Version 4.01 : 13/01/14
-------------Includes following modifications :
- Intab module in Normal mode
- Correction for the calculation of fatigue lambda factors for integral bridg
es
Version 4.00 : 29/11/13
-------------Includes modifications of Beta versions and :
- Dynamic coefficient and LM1 combination coefficient for Abnormal load (R13038)
- Modification of Introduction in Calculation sheet (R13-036)
- Correction of a bug in the definition of the spacing for boxes filled with
concrete (R13-033)
- Correction of bugs in definition of Intab abutments (R13-037)
- Correction of a bug in the dealing of dead loads with Intab abutments (R13037)
- Correction of formula Bk211 for Intab bridges (R13-038)

- Correction of a bug for the partial factor of Shrinkage for footbriges (R13
-040)
Version 4.00 Beta 7 : 30/10/13
--------------------Includes the following main modifications (for evaluation):
- Italian and German National Annexes for EN rules
- Correction of a bug for the display of results (R13-025)
- Correction of a bug in the class calculation for Precobeams Cross-sections
(R13-026)
- Minor improvements
Version 4.00 Beta 6 : 01/10/13
--------------------Includes the following main modifications (for evaluation):
- Correction of a bug for sections class 1 and elastic resistance imposed (cf
R12-013)
Version 4.00 Beta 5 : 26/09/13
--------------------Includes the following main modifications (for evaluation):
- Correction of a bug in the support conditions window (R13-024)
- Correction of a bug in the assessment of estimated quantities (R13-023)
- Correction of a bug in the dead weight of overhang slab (R13-022)
- Correction of a bug int the assessment of Beta factor (R13-021)
Version 4.00 Beta 4 : 13/08/13
--------------------Includes the main following modifications (for evaluation):
- Correction of a bug for the Alpha value railway bridge under EN+French NA (
R13-020)
- Correction of a bug for the calculation NCr under LTB of section with Class
4 webs (R13-019)
- Elastic resistance imposed if customized fy>460 MPa
- Display of moments in abutment for Intab load cases
- Design type of calculation only in Expert mode
- Correction of a bug in mass calculation of Precobeam (calculation sheet onl
y) (R13-018)
Version 4.00 Beta 3 : 25/07/13
--------------------Includes the main following modifications (for evaluation):
- Correction of a bug in overhang definition (R13-017)
- Modification of the calculation of Beta for MplRd (only S420/460)
- Elastic calculation for x/h > 0.4 (according to EN)
- New database for User trafic loads
- Criteria for end deck rotation for railsway bridge under EN
- INTAB module in Expert mode only
Version 4.00 Beta 2 : 12/07/13
--------------------Includes the main following modifications (for evaluation):
- Correction of a bug in reactions calculations (R13-016)
Version 4.00 Beta 1 : 27/06/13

--------------------Includes the main following modifications (for evaluation):

- Integral abutments
- Calculations are no more linked to the interface language
- For footbridges: value for live load can be imposed by User
Version 3.19 : 14/06/13
-------------Includes the main following modifications:
- Fatigue calculation for Precobeams railways bridges modified - no effect of
change of concrete state (R13-010)
- Correction of a bug in calculations of maintenance tracks for railways brid
ges (R13-012)
- Alpha factor for railway bridge can be modified under normal mode - Railway
bridge EN+French NA (R13-013)
Version 3.18 : 03/04/13
-------------Includes the main following modifications:
- Angle for haunch for double Precobeams (R13-010)
- Fatigue calculation for Precobeams modified - no effect of change of concre
te state (R13-010)
Version 3.16 : 29/01/13
-------------Includes the main following changes:
- Correction of a bug for fatigue in filler beam deck with french rules (R13007)
- New functionalities in the calculation sheet
Version 3.15 : 09/01/13
-------------Includes the main following changes:
- New parameter for the definition of single precobeam
- Default values of Precobeams dowels dimensions
- Value of stress limits in ULS elastic checking
- Default values of stress factor for Precobeams
- Specific Precobeams stress factors for FLS
- Calculation of minimal reinforcement for Precobeams
- New formulation for shear resistance of Precobeams
- correction of bug R12-017 - definition of the slow lanes in road bridges
- correction of bug R12-016 - calculation of enveloppe reactions under SLS
- correction of bugs R13-002 - dealing with non participating precast panels
- correction of bug R13-001 - calculation of elastic neutral axis for Precobe
am 2
Version 3.14 : 19/11/12
-------------Includes the main following changes :
- Correction of a bug in "Material" window
- Correction of a bug in the default value of Preco stress parameters
Version 3.13 : 18/10/12
-------------Includes the main following changes :
- Correction of a bug for the calculation of concrete stresses in Precobeams
under fatigue loads
- Correction of a bug in the calcultion of slab modulus of Precobeams

Version 3.11 : 17/10/12

-------------Includes the main following changes :
- ULS verification of bending for Precobeams is by default with elastic check
ing
- Stresses in precast deck not considered in the calculation of the stresses
in concrete slab
Version 3.10 : 24/09/12
-------------Includes the main following changes :
- Integration of two new types of beams (simple prefabricated and double pre
fabrited Precobeams)
Version 3.08 : 01/08/12
-------------Includes small modifications:
- Precobeams are hidden
- Unlock the access to calculation sheet
Version 3.07 : 25/07/12
-------------Includes the following modifications
- calculation of stresses in reinforcement for ULS elastic resistance
- update of LTB checking according to EN+DIN
- new section database (R12-010)
Version 3.06 : 10/01/12
-------------Includes the following modifications
- extended scope for filler beam deck in Expert mode (R12-001)
- minor corrections in calculation subrutines (fillerbeam decks) (R12-002)
- correction of a bug in binary address allocation (R12-003)
Version 3.05 : 20/12/11
-------------Includes the following modifications:
- integration of the new module for French National Annex
- correction of a bug to deal with connectors not in the database (R11-023)
- New GammaS coefficient for shhrinkage in ULS combinations (Rules EN or DIN
)
Version 3.04 Beta 4 : 21/11/11
--------------------Includes the following modifications:
- possibility to define high strength yielding stress (R11-022), in Expert m
ode only.
Version 3.04 Beta 3 : 03/11/11
--------------------Includes the following modifications
- correction of a bug with the maximal number of girders for filler beam dec
ks (R11-021)

Version 3.04 Beta 2 : 27/07/11

--------------------Includes the following modifications:
- possibility to deal with Gerber bridges (R11-016), in Expert mode only.
Version 3.04 Beta 1 : 26/05/11
--------------------Includes the following modifications:
- Correction of a bug with User Loads (R11-008)
- Adaptation to Din Fb 2009 (R11-009)
- Limits for the location of railways tracks modified in Expert mode (R11-01
0)
- Update of the formula for Ecm under EN rules (R11-011)
- New definition of Userloads
- Slow lanes for road bridges can be located by the User
Version 3.03 Beta 3 : 11/03/11
--------------------Includes the following modifications:
- Correction of a bug for concrete haunches with strenghtening plates (R11-0
07)
Version 3.03 Beta 2 : 28/02/11
--------------------Includes the following modifications:
- Menu Edition/UserLoads always available, whatever the type of bridge (Modi
fication R11-004)
- Correction of a bug when using PSS (R11-005)
Version 3.03 Beta 1 : 21/02/11
--------------------Includes the following modifications:
- The possibility to choose a specific grade for strengthening plates
- Live loads on footbridges are described in the calculation sheet
- The possibility to define haunches with prefabricated girders
Version 3.02 : 26/10/10
-------------Includes the following modifications:
- Live loads SW0 for railway bridges can be deactivated (R10-003)
- Alpha values range is extended in Expert mode (R10-004)
- The range for the spacing between rail tracks is extended in Expert mode (
R10-005)
- Trafic volume for rail bridges can be directly defined by User in Expert m
ode (R10-006)
- Correction of a bug in edition of fatigue stresses in post modules (R10-00
7)
Version 3.01 : 14/08/08

-------------Includes the following modifications:

- Correction of a bug in the Class4 cross-sections calculations (R08-007)
Version 3.00 : 08/03/11
-------------Includes the following modifications :
- Deals with Eurocodes EN (ENV no more available), DIN Fachberchite and Fren
ch rules
- Correction of few bugs