Software development to implement the TxDOT culvert rating guide.
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2013-05-01
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NTL Classification:NTL-PLANNING AND POLICY-PLANNING AND POLICY;NTL-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION-Bridges and Structures;
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Abstract:This implementation project created CULVLR: Culvert Load Rating, Version 1.0.0, a Windows®-based
desktop application software package that automates the process by which Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT) engineers and their consultants perform load rating calculations for reinforced concrete box
culverts. Based on TxDOT’s Culvert Rating Guide, the tasks associated with this project included programming
the culvert rating process, software testing, creation of Help files, creation of the Install program, and
beta testing. CULVLR is structured to accept reinforced box culvert input parameters in a manner typical of
TxDOT design standards. The program uses these inputs to generate capacities for each critical section of the
culvert structure. The load rater can select either Level 1 (CULV5) or Level 3 (RISA-3D) structural analysis
software to generate demand loads, and CULVLR calculates load rating factors based on the calculated capacities
and demands. Reporting functions allow the load rater to print summary, standard, or comprehensive
reports.
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