Case Study: Incide Engineering achieves a durable new steel arch bridge with IDEA StatiCa

Incide Engineering designs a 75 m bridge span with IDEA StatiCa

Incide Engineering S.r.l, an Italian engineering firm, was tasked with designing a new bridge to replace a collapsed structure over the flood-prone Trebbia River. The project presented significant engineering challenges due to the river's dynamic conditions and strict regulatory requirements, which were further complicated when a flood caused structural settlement. Incide Engineering used IDEA StatiCa software to design and analyze the critical nodal connections for the robust steel arch bridge.

Using IDEA StatiCa, the vendor, enabled Incide Engineering to perform precise analysis of the bridge's highly stressed connections, ensuring compliance with safety standards. The solution, which included a corten steel structure and a redesigned abutment, resulted in a durable and resilient bridge that restores a vital local connection. The project stands as a successful example of integrating advanced materials and digital workflows to overcome complex environmental and structural challenges.

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