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Transverse analysis of single cell PSC Section

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This example shows complete analysis of a single cell PSC Section bridge of 33.9m span. The
structure consists of various single cell PSC sections out of which some are tapered. The design
shall be confirm to provisions of IRC:18-2000. The deck shall be cast on staging by in-situ
construction.

Detailed transverse analysis for box girder bridge is difficult to perform. Exact finite element
model will have to be generated to see the behaviour. In absence of rigorous analysis for the
torsional moments and for forces due to restrictions of warping torsion at ends, design moments
and shear in longitudinal direction are increased by 20% and transverse reinforcement steel by 5
% for simplicity and quick results.

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Fig.1: Model View

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Concrete properties:
Grade of concrete M-40
Modulus of elasticity 3.2245×105 kg/cm3
Poisson’s ratio 0.2
Weight density 0.002407kg/cm3
Tensile strength in concrete during service Nil ( No tension )

Steel Properties:
 Low relaxation strands conforming to IS: 14268
HTS Stands 7 wires of 12.7mm diameter
Area of strands 98.70mm2
Cable consists of 19 strands & 7 strands
Breaking strength 18733 kg
UTS of strands 189.78 kg/mm2
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File / New Project

File / Open Project, File Name (PWD),

At the Main Menu: Tools / Unit System

Length>m; Force (Mass)>tonf

Fig.2: Unit setting dialogue box

Please Note: Unit System can be changed any time during the generation of the model.

Model/Structural Wizard/ Transverse Analysis

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Element(s) =10
Position = I
Add
Input other parameters as shown in following figure.

1) Model Tab
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Transverse analysis model of element 10 will automatically get saved in same folder by name of
PWD_10I.

File / New Project

File / Open Project, File Name (PWD_10I),
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