The Archie-M model

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The bridge model is a complex thing. It supports many properties and actions, some of which are poorly understood or defined. Users are advised to make themselves familiar with the content of this description of the model. Please contact us with any difficulties you experience.

	The core of the model is the Arch and the way it behaves.
	There are elements above the arch which create or transmit forces
	There are elements below the arch which transmit the arch forces to the ground
	Loads are important, as are the way they are handled
	The Force Calculations are pivotal to the whole functioning of Archie-M