The FB Pier analysis program is a nonlinear finite
element analysis program designed for analyzing bridge
pier structures composed of nonlinear pier columns
cap sup.ported on a linear pile cap and nonlinear
piles/shafts with nonlinear soil. This analysis
program couples nonlinear structural finite element
analysis with nonlinear static soil models for axial,
lateral and torsional soil behavior to provide a
robust system of analysis for coupled bridge pier
structures and foundation systems. FB Pier performs
the generation of the finite element model interna
given the geometric definition of the structure and
foundation system as input graphically by the
designer. This allows the engineer to work directly
with the design parameters and lessens the bookkeeping
necessary to create and interpret a model.

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