This PGSuper configuration is part of the default PGSuper installation and is hosted on the TxDOT ftp site. All project criteria settings reflect TxDOT's interpretation of the AASHTO specification.
Implemented Girder Shapes
- All precast, prestressed bridge girder shapes currently used at TxDOT
Assumptions and Limitations
- Detailed implementation of provisions stated in the TxDOT LRFD Bridge Design Manual
- Girder lifting and hauling are not considered
- Strand layouts per TxDOT standard plans
- Stirrup layouts per TxDOT standard plans
PGSuper Set Up Instructions
This configuration is installed with PGSuper when the TxDOT modifications are selected at installation, and is stored on TxDOT's configuration server.
- Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.
- Start PGSuper and select "Configure PGSuper from the File menu.
- Select the TxDOT libraries and templates server
- Select the "TxDOT" configuration
- Click "Update Libaries and Templates Now"
- You can now open TxDOT templates from the File|New menu.
PGSuper.com TxDOT Mirror Configuration
Use this method only if you cannot connect to the TxDOT FTP server listed above. The TxDOT server is the official server and is guaranteed to be up to date with TxDOT specifications.
For unknown reasons, there are several offices that cannot use PGSuper to connect to TxDOT's FTP servers. We have set up a mirror site within our community library to give those users another option for using the TxDOT Configuration. The instructions are as follows:
- Download the PGSuper.com Community Library set up tutorial document and follow the directions.
- After creating the PGSuper Community server, select it and then select the "TxDOT Mirror" configuration.
- Click "Update Libaries and Templates Now"
- Proceed using PGSuper.
Note that these instructions will also work for the TOGA application.
References
- TxDOT Bridge Specifications - Main Page
- TxDOT PGSuper Design Guide
- TxDOT Bridge Design Manual - LRFD
- TxDOT Bridge Standards (English)
- TxDOT PGSuper Master Library and Templates Page
- AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications,1998-present
Direct support from TxDOT is available at BRG_TxDOT_PGSuperHelp@txdot.gov
Revision History
- Revision history tracked internally by TxDOT
Developer
- Texas State Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
Disclaimer
IN NO EVENT WILL WE BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE (EVEN IF WE OR AN AUTHORIZED DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF THESE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
