Electronic automation of LRFD design programs

Abstract

The study provided electronic programs to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) for designing prestressed girders and piers using the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) methodology. The software provided is intended to ease the transition to LRFD for WisDOT design engineers. In addition to the software program, staff training was provided via Webinar and a User Manual was delivered.