Functionalities at a glance
-Creates 3D Bridge Axis using alignment information or imported data from external files (e.g. LandXML format)
-Creates bridge superstructure components using parametric profiles and axis geometry
-Creates multi girder bridge components according to given layout
-Creates bridge substructure components using generic families
-Creates bridge component array along an axis according to given layout
-Creates bridge equipment elements, like parapets and railings
-Fully parametric for axis, superstructures, substructures, parapets and railings.
-Automatic generation of section views with dimensions and top view with alignment information
-Automatic generation of longitudinal section representation with vertical alignment information
-Creates curved dimensions for axis and bridge edges
-Creates annotations of axis chainage
-Creates table with elevation points
-Alternatively creates a 3D solid model from a SOFiSTiK bridge project database
-Creates user defined tendons.
-Check of the analytical model in Revit with comprehensive warning dialog and display options for an extended check of the model
-Powerful automatic meshing with advanced tolerance settings (eg. to ignore small openings)
-Advanced structural modelling within Revit with for instance: downstand beam, haunched beam, release for slab-to-wall edges
-Perform 3D linear structural analysis directly in Revit using the Finite Element Method
-Advanced calculation options such as construction phases for selfweight
-Generate 3D and 2D Finite Elements subsystems with automatic support conditions using Revit levels or by manual selection
-Calculate the vertical load takedown between level subsystems
-Ensure code compliant materials, cross sections and load combinations with the automatic and customizable mapping mechanism
-Manage and Design reinforced concrete elements to the Eurocodes within Autodesk Revit (slabs, columns, beams e.g. to DIN EN 1992) Results directly available in Revit as
-Results Packages or ready to share via the Export to Excel tool
-All information is saved in the *.rvt file ensuring a full support of collaboration workflows
-Customizable Content Packs in order to reach individual standards.
-Operational Modes: Marks per project, - sheet or - host.
-Set Marks according to additional criteria's like running length, not bent, couplers etc.
-Customizable reinforcement schedules and cut lists for fabric sheets.
-Group bars to a specific SOFiSTiK Rebar Container according its layout.
-Copy Reinforcement with all annotations, details, dimensions and related views.
-SOFiSTiK Multiplier for the quantity of Rebar Sets and Fabric Sheets.
-Stagger segment lengths of SOFiSTiK Variable Rebar Set.
-Split Rebar Sets or - Shapes according to set stock length and splice or using dividing lines.
-Detailing tools to indicate the rebar layout, - bar ends, - layers, etc.
-Rebar or Fabric Shape Details to represent the partial rebar set or the entire mark.
-Shape Code detection according to various national standards.
-Reinforcement Layer functionality in floors, walls and foundation slabs.
-Browse through the marks of rebars and fabric sheets.
-Distribute reinforcement in elements with complex shapes and faces.
-Creation of bent fabrics rows according to a given length.
-Revisions for reinforcement sheets and corresponding schedules.
-Freeze/Unfreeze of reinforcement geometry and properties.
-Export BVBS reinforcement data as *.abs file for bending machine.

New Features for Revit 2021
-New features in menu “Axis”: Constrain, Between Placements, From Projection
-Create multiple superstructure components in one step “Repeater”
-Easy access to edit commands
-New parametrization with shape handle Points
-Improvements for secondary axis
-Edit functionality for parapets and railings
-Improved workflow for design of slabs in Revit – columns, beams and slabs can now be analysed and designed directly inside Revit
-Visualization of analysis and design results in Revit without installation of additional software
-New command to create a cumulative report from all analysis and design tasks performed with export to PDF and Word
-Extended the analytical check to detect and report kinematic instabilities
-Allow usage and further configuration of beam and column families of arbitrary polygonal cross sectional shape
-Extended Dynamo interface by additional components e.g. to access geometry data of prestressing tendons or to read design results of members