 BOXCAR
(Interactive Software for Box Culvert Analysis and Reinforcing Design)
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The
use of cast-in-place design methods for precast
concrete box sections can result in costly
over-designs. BOXCAR Software (Box Culvert
Analysis and Reinforcing Design) from the
American Concrete Pipe Association can help
you significantly reduce design time and
project costs by calculating reinforcing
steel areas for user-specified box geometry,
material properties and loading data.
BOXCAR is an updated version of the
original software program developed by the Federal Highway Administration,
in cooperation with the American Concrete Pipe Association. The
interactive program incorporates the direct method of design
for the structural analysis and design of precast reinforced
concrete box culvert sections by using the following steps:
- Compute
and apply loads to the structure
- Complete
a structural analysis
- Design
reinforcing to carry the resulting moments,
thrusts and shears.
BOXCAR provides
complete structural analysis for loads due
to box weight, soil weight, internal gravity
fluid weight, live loads and user specified
surcharge loads.
EASE
OF USE
Using a Microsoft Windows-based operating program, the user-friendly input routines
incorporated in BOXCAR require only minimal computer experience.
The user controls most parameters; however, knowledge of structural design codes
is essential. BOXCAR is intended to be a design tool for the
practicing engineer.
User instructions include descriptions of all input variables and help screens.
Structural design methods conform to standards set by the American Association
of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and include ultimate flexure,
shear and service load crack control.
SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
To use the BOXCAR Software you need:
- Any
computer with an Intel Pentium ® processor
or higher
- A
CD-ROM drive
- A
hard disk with at least 150 megabytes of
free disk space
- A
graphic display compatible with Microsoft
Windows 95, 98, NT4 or later, such as SVGA
(Recommended display resolution: 800 x
600 with 16-bit color.)
- At
least 32 megabytes of RAM memory
- Microsoft
Windows 95, 98, NT4 or later
TECHNICAL
SUPPORT
For assistance in using the BOXCAR program, contact any member of the American
Concrete Pipe Association. For an ACPA membership directory, consult www.concrete-pipe.org.
Technical assistance may also be obtained by contacting ACPA at (972) 506-7216
or e-mail: info@concrete-pipe.org.
HOW
TO ORDER
Resource # 15-401 (CD)
Member: $110.00
Non-member: $220.00
To
order
COPYRIGHT
INFORMATION
Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark
of Intel Corporation. Product specifications
subject to change without notice.
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