SoftwareX (May 2024)
VBI-2D – Road vehicle-bridge interaction simulation tool and verification framework for Matlab
Abstract
This document introduces VBI-2D, a user-friendly, efficient, and verified implementation of the vehicle-bridge interaction problem in 2 dimensions for road bridges, implemented in Matlab environment. The software is designed to allow the user to easily simulate the problem with multiple vehicles, road irregularities, and the structural configuration of choice. The theoretical analytical solution is also presented here for verification purposes. This document provides an overview of the software's main features and an introduction on how to use it. Additional guidance is provided in the user guide included in the repository. VBI-2D has been proven to be useful for studies in several research lines and is now accessible to other research groups to explore new ideas in the field of bridge dynamics under traffic loading.
