Last revised: July 26, 2007
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ABUT5 ‑ ABUTMENT AND RETAINING WALL
Purpose:
To analyze or design a bridge abutment or a wing wall conforming to the AASHTO specifications. The program analyzes the substructure for stability and designs the stem and footing. A spread footing or a footing on piles or pedestals may be analyzed or designed. The geometry of the substructure conforms to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation design standards.
Input:
Stem and footing dimensions, pile geometry, soil data, material strength, design criteria and loading data.
Output:
Echo print of input values, stability analysis results such as the overturning moment, balancing moment, soil pressure, pile load, factors of safety etc., foundation design and stem reinforcement.
| ABUT5 | Version | Released | Fee Private | Fee Gov/Edu | Federal and StateTransportation Agencies |
| Initial | 5.0 | Jul-96 | --- | --- | --- |
| Update | 5.1 | Dec-96 | Free | Free | Free |
| Update | 5.2 | Jun-98 | $50.00 | $50.00 | Free |
| Update | 5.3 | Jun-99 | Free | Free | Free |
| Update | 5.4.0.0 | Jun-05 | $50.00 | $50.00 | Free |
| New License | 5.4.0.0 | --- | $500.00 | $100.00 | Free |
Note: Update fees are cumulative. Include all update fees for intermediate releases if you are updating from an older version, however the update fee should not exceed that charged for a new license.
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