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Analysis Engine

• More robust solver
• Gives a solution for a wider range of problem geometries, e.g. flat arches
• Able to report if a span is geometrically-locked OR unstable under self weight
• Unlimited number of spans / rings etc. can be modelled

Functionality

• Support movements can be defined by the user (supports can be introduced arbitrarily)
• Modelling of mortar loss
  
• Modelling of variable thickness arches, including variable thickness multi-ring arches
• Local modification of properties such as friction, crushing etc.
• Effective bridge width calculations
• User-definable partial factors
• Load cases can contain an unlimited number of vehicles
  

User Interface

• Select objects with mouse (click & drag rectangle selection)
• Can use the mouse to interact with the model (e.g. can query properties and drag vehicles)
• Context sensitive help
• Undo / redo functionality
• 3D viewing option (to aid visualization and to view the current effective width)
  

Convenience

• Ships with database of standard highway and railway vehicles
• Regular software updates
• Report output more comprehensive than before and no longer needs to be viewed in an external word processor (also direct pdf output)
• Cut and paste data between ring2.0 and spreadsheet software
• Resizable dialogues for more convenient data entry
  
• Intelligent geometry modeller sets new span and pier geometries to be the same as the previous, which makes defining repetitive structures easier
• New spans / piers can be arbitrarily inserted or deleted

Support

• For the first time, ring2.0 is fully supported by a team of engineers and software experts