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Lecture 5 Approximate
Structural Analysis
Academic term Autumn (2010)
Approximate Structural Analysis
Mathematical Modeling
Strip model of Slab bridges
Strip model of girder bridge decks
T‐Beam model of girders
g
Longitudinal live load distribution(per lane)
For shear
For moment
For moment
For deflection
For Fatigue
Transverse live load distribution
Transverse live load distribution
Slab bridges
T‐girder bridges
Approximate Structural Analysis
Approximate Structural Analysis
Dead load Analysis:
Dead load Analysis:
Refined analysis (beam, grillage, shell model
Approximate: tributary carried weight for each
Approximate: tributary carried weight for each
component (from yield line pattern, or any
conservative distribution )
conservative distribution )
Live load Analysis
Refined Analysis (beam, grillage , shell model)
Refined Analysis (beam grillage shell model)
Approximate analysis: Discussed here
Mathematical Modeling
Mathematical Modeling
Deck Slabs (with rectangular layouts)
Deck Slabs (with rectangular layouts)
Modeled by approximate (equivalent) strips
Primary strips ‐
P i ti along the primary load path
l th i l d th
direction
Secondary strips perpendicular the primary load
Secondary strips ‐ perpendicular the primary load
path direction
ss
Wheel load distribution
h ll dd b
One way, if Ss = 1.5Sp
primary Strip
Secondary Strip
Secondary Strip sp Two way, if Ss = 1.5S
Two way, if S 1.5Sp
Mathematical Modeling
Mathematical Modeling
For two way wheel load transfer, the
distribution shall be determined as the ratio
distribution shall be determined as the ratio
between the stiffness of the strip and the sum
of stiffnesses of the intersecting strips.
of stiffnesses of the intersecting strips
The strip stiffness, ks, shall be estimated as:
E * Is
ks 3
S
where:
h
Is = moment of inertia of the equivalent strip (mm4)
S
S = spacing of supporting components (mm)
i f i ( )
Mathematical Modeling‐Deck
Mathematical Modeling Deck Slabs
Slabs
For the purpose of determining force effects in
p p g
the strip:
Span length shall be taken as the center‐to‐center
distance between the supporting components
distance between the supporting components.
The supporting components shall be assumed to be
infinitely rigid.
Th
The strips should be analyzed
i h ld b l d by classical beam
b l i lb
theory.
For monolithic construction and concrete box beams,
the design section for negative moments and shear
forces is at the face of the supporting component
Mathematical Modeling‐loads
Mathematical Modeling loads
Wheel loads ‐modeled as [ERA 13.3.6]:
ee oads ode ed as [ 3.3.6]:
Concentrated loads
Patch loads whose length along the span shall be the
length of the tire contact area plus the depth of the
deck
Contact area of wheels (500mm long x 200mm wide)
Contact area of wheels (500mm long x 200mm wide)
For short‐spans, the force effects calculated using
p
the footprint could be significantly
g y lower,, and
more realistic, than force effects calculated using
concentrated loads.
Strip model of Slab bridges
Strip model of Slab bridges
W1 = Modified edge to edge width of bridge taken to be equal to
the lesser of actual width or 18,000m for multi lane loaded
or 9,000mm for single lane loaded.
Strip model of Slab bridges
Strip model of Slab bridges
Interior longitudinal strip width [E13.5]
Equivalent width of longitudinal strip per lane for both
shear and moment with more than one lane loaded
can be determined as:
can be determined as:
W
E 2100 0.12 L1W 1
NL
Where
W = Physical edge to edge width of bridge (mm)
NL= Number of design lane
Number of design lane
Strip model of Slab bridges
Strip model of Slab bridges
Exterior longitudinal strip width [E13.3.4]
te o o g tud a st p dt [ 3.3. ]
The effective width of a strip, with or without an edge
beam, shall be taken as the sum of the distance
b t
between the edge of the deck and the inside face of
th d f th d k d th i id f f
the barrier, plus 300 mm, plus one‐half of the interior
strip width
The effective width shall not exceed either the full
strip width or 1800 mm.
Ed b
Edge beams shall be assumed to support one line of
h ll b dt t li f
wheels and, where appropriate, a tributary portion of
the design lane load
Strip model of Slab bridges
Strip model of Slab bridges
The live load for the design of the primary
The live load for the design of the primary
longitudinal strip is equal to the total load on
one design traffic lane
one design traffic lane
Strip model of girder bridge decks
T Girder (RC cast
T‐Girder (RC cast‐in‐place)
in place) Bridge
Bridge
superstructure:
Deck slab: Equivalent primary transverse strips
Deck slab: Equivalent primary transverse strips
Longitudinal girders: beams
Diaphragms: beams
Diaphragms: beams
Width of strips?.....Distribution factors
Equivalent width per axle load‐ primary transverse
strip
Strip model of girder bridge decks
Strip model of girder bridge decks
Analysis of the deck involves taking strips
perpendicular to girders (AASHTO 9.6.1) and
analyzing by moment distribution or using
design aid –Example AASHTO table A4‐1.
Cast‐in‐Place Monolithic concrete
Concrete Tee
Beam
Strip model of girder bridge decks
Strip model of girder bridge decks
The width of equivalent interior transverse strips over which
wheel loads can be considered distributed longitudinally
TYPE OF DECK
TYPE OF DECK DIRECTION OF PRIMARY
DIRECTION OF PRIMARY WIDTH OF PRIMARY
WIDTH OF PRIMARY
STRIP RELATIVE TO STRIP (mm)
TRAFFIC
Cast‐in‐place concrete Overhang 1140 + 0.833X
Either Parallel or +M: 660 + 0.55S
P
Perpendicular
di l ‐M: 1220 + 0.25S
M 1220 + 0 25S
S = spacing of supporting components (mm)
+M = positive moment
M = negative moment
‐M negative moment
X = distance from load to point of support (mm)
Strip model of girder bridge decks
p g g
The live load for the design of the primary transverse
strip is equal to:
strip is equal to:
an axle load of 145 kN, if the S < 4.6m
an axle load of 145kN + the lane load, if S > 4.6m
a uniformly distributed line load of 15 kN/m, acting 0.3 m
from the face of the railing, for deck overhangs (110 kN per
7.6 m)
7.6 m)
The design truck shall be positioned transversely to
produce maximum force effect such that the center of
any wheel
h l load
l d is
i not closer
l than
h 0.3m
0 3 from
f the
h face
f off
the curb for design of the deck overhang and 0.6m from
the edge
g of the design g lane for design
g of all other
components. (A 3.6.1.3.1)
Strip model of girder bridge decks
Strip model of girder bridge decks
S
Strip model of girder bridge decks
Analysis of the deck involves taking strips
Analysis of the deck involves taking strips
perpendicular to girders (AASHTO 9.6.1) and
analyzing by moment distribution or using
analyzing by moment distribution or using
design aid –Example AASHTO table A4‐1.
Cast‐in‐Place Monolithic concrete
Concrete Tee
Beam
Strip model of girder bridge decks
Strip model of girder bridge decks
The width of equivalent interior transverse strips over which
wheel loads can be considered distributed longitudinally
Type of deck Direction of primary Width of primary
strip relative to the strip(mm)
traffic direction
Cast‐in‐place concrete Overhang 1140 + 0.833X
Either Parallel or +M: 660 + 0.55S
Perpendicular ‐M: 1220 + 0.25S
S = spacing of supporting components (mm)
+M = for positive moment
‐M = for negative moment
X = distance from load to point of support (mm)
X distance from load to point of support (mm)
TT‐Beam
Beam model of girders
model of girders
Effective Flange width[AASHTO 4 6 2 6]
Effective Flange width[AASHTO 4.6.2.6]
effective in composite action for determining
resistance for all limit states
resistance for all limit states
used for the calculation of deflections
TT‐Beam
Beam model of girders
model of girders
For interior beams, the effective flange width
For interior beams the effective flange width
may be taken as the least of
One quarter of the effective span length
One quarter of the effective span length
12 times the average thickness of the slab plus the
greater of web thickness or one half the width of
greater of web thickness or one half the width of
top flange of the girder.
The average spacing of adjacent beam
The average spacing of adjacent beam
TT‐Beam
Beam model of girders
model of girders
For exterior beams, the effective flange width
For exterior beams, the effective flange width
may be taken as one half the effective width
of the adjacent interior beam, plus the least
of:
One‐eighth of the effective span
6 times the average thickness of the slab, plus the
greater of half the web thickness or quarter of
the width of the top flange of the basic girder;
the width of the top flange of the basic girder;
or
The width of the overhang. g
TT‐Beam
Beam model of girders
model of girders
The effective span length for calculating
effective flange width may be taken as
(AASHTO 4.6.2.6.1)
4 6 2 6 1) :
the actual span between bearings for simply
supported spans and
the distance between points of permanent load
inflection
ec o o of co
continuous
uous spa
spans.
s
T‐Beam model of girders
The span length, “L” for use in approximate transverse live load
distribution factor equations
Force Effect L (mm)
Positive Moment The length of the span for which
o e t iss be
moment beingg ca
calculated
cu ated
Negative Moment – Near interior The average length of the two
supports of continuous spans from adjacent spans
point of contraflexure to point of
contraflexure under a uniform load
on all spans
Negative Moment – Other than near The length of the span for which
i
interior
i supports off continuous
i spans moment isi being
b i calculated
l l d
Shear The length of the span for which
shear is being calculated
Exterior Reaction The length of the exterior span
Interior Reaction of Continuous Span The average length of the two
adjacent spans
TT‐Beam
Beam model of girders
model of girders
The longitudinal stiffness parameter, Kg, for use
e o g tud a st ess pa a ete , g, o use
in live load distribution factor equations
Kg= n (I + A eg2) in which: n = EB
B / ED
where:
EB= modulus of elasticity of beam material (MPa)
ED = modulus of elasticity of deck material (MPa)
I = moment of inertia of beam (mm4)
eg = distance between the centers of gravity of the basic
beam and deck (mm), and
Area of concrete (mm2)
A = Area of concrete (mm
A
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
g
Bridge Deck
P P
P/4
4.3m 4390
4.3‐9.0m
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Use Influence Line Diagram to estimate
Use Influence Line Diagram to estimate
maximum force effects due to a notional
(design) loads.
Shear envelope along the longitudinal axis, VLL
The maximum Support Reactions, RLL
Bending moment envelope along the long. Axis, MLL
Absolute maximum bending moment, MLL,max
Deflection envelop
Fatigue moment envelope
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Shear envelope : Load case 1 (design lane
Shear envelope : Load case 1 (design lane
load, w=9.4kN/m)
Y
L
x
L
X Y
L
y wy 2
V ( x) w * * Y 2
L 2L
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Shear envelope : Load case 2 (design Truck)
Shear envelope : Load case 2 (design Truck)
P P
P/4 P = 145kN
4 3m
4.3m 4 3m
4.3m
Y
L
x
L
X Y
L
y y 4.3 P y 8.6
V ( x) P * P * *
L L 4 L
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Shear envelope : Load case 3 (design Tandem)
Shear envelope : Load case 3 (design Tandem)
P P
P = 110kN
1 2m
1.2m
Y
L
x
L
X Y
L
y y 1 .2
V ( x) P * P *
L L
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Table for Shear envelope
Table for Shear envelope
XY
L
X Y
L
XY wXY
M ( x) w * * L 2
L 2
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Moment envelope : Load case 2 (design Truck‐
max.@rare axle)
P = 145kN
P P
P/4
4.3m 4.3m
XY
L
X Y
L
xy x P x
M ( x) P * P * y 4.3 * y 8.6
L L 4 L
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Absolute max. moment: Load case 2 (design
Truck‐max.@rare axle)
R
Xc P a P
P/4
L a
xc
2 2
CL
a
M max M ( xc ) c1
2L
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Moment envelope : Load case 3 (design Truck‐
max.@ middle axle; P = 145kN)
P P
P/4
P = 145kN
4.3m 4.3m
XY
L
X Y
L
y xy P x
M ( x) P * x 4.3 P * * y 4.3
L L 4 L
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Absolute max. moment: Load case 3 (design
Truck‐max.@ middle axle)
R
P = 145kN
Xc P P
P/4
xc
L a
a
2 2
CL
M max M ( xc )
a
c2
2L
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Moment envelope : Load case 4 (design
Tandem)
P P P = 145kN
1.2m
XY
L
X Y
L
xy x
M ( x ) P * P * y 1 .2
L L
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Table for Moment envelope
Table for Moment envelope
XY
L
X Y
L
xy x P x
M ( x) P * P * y 9 * y 13.3
L L 4 L
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Absolute max. Fatigue moment: Load case 1
(design Truck‐max.@rare axle)
R
Xc P a P
P/4
L a
xc
2 2
CL
M max M ( xc ) c1
a
2L
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Fatigue moment envelope : Load case 2
(design Truck‐max.@ middle axle)
P P
P/4
P = 145kN
9m 4.3m
XY
L
X Y
L
y xyy P x
M ( x) P * x 9 P * * y 4.3
L L 4 L
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Absolute max. Fatigue moment: Load case 2
(design Truck‐max.@ middle axle)
R
Xc P P
P/4
xc
L a
a
2 2
CL
M max M ( xc ) c2
a
2L
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Fatigue moment envelope : Load case 2
(design Truck‐max.@ middle axle)
P P
P/4
/
P = 145kN
4.3m 9m
XY
L
X Y
L
P y xyy x
M ( x) * x 4.3 P * P * y 9
4 L L L
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Table for Fatigue Moment envelope
Table for Fatigue Moment envelope
X=L Y=(1‐)L M(x)
LC 1
LC 1 LC 2
LC 2 LC 2
LC 2 Max(LC1, LC2, LC 3)
Max(LC1, LC2, LC 3)
0.1
0.2
03
0.3
0.4
0.5‐c1
0.5
0.5+c2
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Live load distribution for deflection:
Live load distribution for deflection:
When investigating the maximum absolute
deflection all design lanes should be loaded and
deflection, all design lanes should be loaded, and
all supporting components should be assumed to
deflect equally
When investigating maximum relative
displacements, the number and position of loaded
lanes shall be selected to provide the worst
differential effect
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Live load Longitudinal Distribution
Deflection due to a concentrated load
( z )
P * y * z L2 y 2 z 2
P 6 EIL
Z
(z)
X Y
L
Apply the principle of superposition for a series of
concentrated loads
To evaluate maximum deflection, use the same disposition
of axle loads as that of moment
Transverse Live Load Distribution: Slab Bridges
Transverse Live Load Distribution: Slab Bridges
Live load transverse distribution factor
1
g
E
Where
E = effective width primary longitudinal strip, in meter
Transverse Live Load Distribution:
Girder Bridges
d d
The live load force effects in longitudinal primary
e e oad o ce e ects o g tud a p a y
strips can be estimated as
G g * m * GD
Where:
G = Force effect per unit strip (kN/m or kN‐m/m)
GD = Force effect due to design loads per lane ,estimated
from longitudinal live load distribution(kN or kN‐m)
g = The maximum of single lane or multiple lane live
The ma im m of sin le lane or m ltiple lane li e
load distribution factor
m = Multiple presence factor
p p
Transverse Live Load Distribution: Slab Bridges
Transverse Live Load Distribution: Slab Bridges
For skewed bridges, the longitudinal force
For skewed bridges the longitudinal force
effects shall be reduced by the factor r:
r = 1.05 ‐ 0 25 tan 1.00
r = 1 05 0.25 tan 1 00
where:
= skew angle (DEG)
Transverse Live Load Distribution:
Girder Bridges
Girder Bridges
Transverse Distribution: Single lane loaded
P/2 P/2
>0.3m 1.8m
Rext Rint
Transverse Live Load Distribution:
Girder Bridges
d d
The design truck shall be positioned transversely to
produce maximum force effect such that the center of
any wheel load is not closer than 0.3m from the face of
the curb for design of the deck overhang and 0.6m
g g
from the edge of the design lane for design of all other
components. (A 3.6.1.3.1)
The extreme positive moment in any deck panel
The extreme positive moment in any deck panel
between girders shall be taken to apply to all positive
moment regions. (A 4.6.2.1.1)
The extreme negative moment over any girder shall be
The extreme negative moment over any girder shall be
taken to apply to all negative moment regions (A
4.6.2.1.1)
Transverse Live Load Distribution:
Girder Bridges
d d
Transverse distribution of live load can be
Transverse distribution of live load can be
estimated using
Refined analysis method (FEM, Moment
Refined analysis method (FEM Moment
Distribution)
Approximate: deck moments (AASHTO Table A4 1)
Approximate: deck moments (AASHTO, Table A4.1)
Approximate: Girder loads
Lever rule
Lever rule
using codal approximate distribution factors, which
incorporates multiple presence factors.
Maximum
Live load
moments per
unit width
unit width
[AASHTO
table A4‐1]
table A4 1]
Transverse Live Load Distribution:
Girder Bridges
d d
Loads on Girders (transverse distribution)
Loads on Girders (transverse distribution)
Permanent loads
– For bridges meet the conditions specified for
F b id t th diti ifi d f
approximate analysis, permanent loads of and on
the deck shall be distributed uniformly among the
the deck shall be distributed uniformly among the
girders[ERA 13.4]
Live loads:
Live loads:
– The live load on each girder shall be the reaction
of the loaded lanes
of the loaded lanes
Transverse Live Load Distribution:
Girder Bridges
Girder Bridges
Loads on girders: Single lane loaded
Rext g1,ext P
Rint g1,int P
P/2 P/2
>0.3m 1.8m
Rext Rint
Transverse Live Load Distribution:
Girder Bridges
Girder Bridges
Loads on girders : Multi‐ lane loaded
Rext g m ,ext P
Rint g m ,int P
Rext Rint
Transverse Live Load Distribution:
Girder Bridges
d d
The live load force effects in longitudinal girders
e e oad o ce e ects o g tud a g de s
can be estimated as
G g * m * GD
Where:
G = Force effect per girder (kN or kN‐m)
GD = Force effect due to design loads per lane ,estimated
from longitudinal live load distribution(kN or kN‐m)
g = The maximum of single lane or multiple lane live
The ma im m of sin le lane or m ltiple lane li e
load distribution factor
m = Multiple presence factor
p p
Transverse Live Load Distribution:
Girder Bridges
d d
Distribution factor: Lever Rule
Distribution factor: Lever Rule
The lever rule involves summing moments
about one support to find the reaction at
about one support to find the reaction at
another support by assuming that the
supported component is hinged at interior
supported component is hinged at interior
supports
Notional model for applying lever rule to three‐girder bridges
Transverse Live Load Distribution:
Girder Bridges
d d
Distribution Factors: Approximate codal formulae
Approximate live load distribution factors for
concrete beams shall be used if:
o Curvature in plan is negligible (subtended angle
l l bl ( b d d l 120)
o Deep, rigid end diaphragms are provided to ensure proper load
distribution;
o Width of deck is constant;
o Deck slab thickness (mm):110 ts 300
o The roadway part of the overhang (mm): d
yp g( ) e 900;;
o Girders are parallel and have approximately the same stiffness;
o Number of longitudinal girders (mm): Ng 4
Spacing of supporting components (mm):1100 S 4900
o Spacing of supporting components (mm):1100 S 4900
o Longitudinal stiffness parameter: 4x109 kg 3x1012
Transverse Live Load Distribution:
Gi d B id
Girder Bridges
Moment Distribution factor for interior girders
M t Di t ib ti f t f i t i id
Fraction of live load per lane for moment in interior
beams of monolithic RC T‐girder
beams of monolithic RC T bridges with Ng 4
girder bridges with N 4
is given by: [A2.6.2.2.2b‐1]
s s g
0.4 0.3
K
0.1
For Ng=3, use lever rule
For N =3 use lever rule
Transverse Live Load Distribution:
Girder Bridges
d d
Cont’d
Cont d
For preliminary design, the terms Kg/(L ts3)
shall be taken as 1 0
shall be taken as 1.0
The lateral load distribution obtained for
simple spans is also considered applicable to
i l i l id d li bl
continuous structures [E13.4.2]
Transverse Live Load Distribution:
Girder Bridges
Girder Bridges
Moment Distribution factor for exterior girders
Fraction of live load per lane for moment in
Fraction of live load per lane for moment in
exterior beams of monolithic RC T‐girder bridges
with Ng 4, and is given by:
300 d e 1700 g y
[A2.6.2.2.2d‐1]
LeverL rule
l f one design
for d i lane
l l d d
loaded
g ext de
0.77
g int for two or more design lanes loaded
2800
For Ng=3, use lesser of the values obtained from the
equation above with Ng = 3 or the lever rule
Transverse Live Load Distribution:
Girder Bridges
d d
Moment distribution factor: correction for skew
Moment distribution factor: correction for skew
Skew correction factor for moment in the
longitudinal girders with skew angle 300<0
longitudinal girders with skew angle 30
0.25
Kg
0 .5
s
s c 1 0.25 3 tan
1 .5
[A4.6.2.2.2e]
Ltt L
For skew angle 0, sc = 1
Transverse Live Load Distribution:
Gi d B id
Girder Bridges
Shear distribution factor for interior girders
Sh di t ib ti f t f i t i id
Fraction of live load per lane for shear in interior
beams of monolithic RC T‐girder
beams of monolithic RC T bridges with Ng 4
girder bridges with N 4
is given by : [A4.6.2.2.3a]
s
0 .36 for one design lane loaded
7600
g int 2
0.2 s s for two or more design lanes loaded
3600 10700
For Ng=3, use lever rule
For N =3 use lever rule
Transverse Live Load Distribution:
Gi d B id
Girder Bridges
Shear distribution factor for exterior girders
Fraction of live load per lane for shear in exterior
beams of monolithic RC T‐girder bridges with Ng 4,
and 300 d e 1700 is given by [A4.6.2.2.3b]
and is given by [A4 6 2 2 3b]
For Ng=3, use lever rule
de is taken as positive if the exterior web is inboard
of the curb (barrier) and negative if it is outboard
Transverse Live Load Distribution:
Girder Bridges
d d
Shear distribution factor: correction for skew
Shear distribution factor: correction for skew
Skew correction factor for support shear at
the obtuse corner of skew bridges with skew
the obtuse corner of skew bridges with skew
angle 00<0 is given by
0.3
Lt
3
sc 1.0 0.20 s tan [[A4.6.2.2.3c))
K
g
Transverse Live Load Distribution:
Girder Bridges
d d
Distribution factor for rigidly connected
Distribution factor for rigidly connected
girders‐considering the influence of
diaphragms: the cross‐section
diaphragms: the cross section deflects and
deflects and
rotates as a rigid cross‐section. (pile reaction
concept)
Distribution factor for exterior girders:
N
xext e
L
NL
g ext Ng [A4.6.2.2.2d]
Ng
x 2
Transverse Live Load Distribution:
Girder Bridges
d d
Cont’d…
Cont d…
where:
gext = lane fraction for exterior girders
= lane fraction for exterior girders
NL = Number of loaded lanes under consideration
Ng = Number of girders
Number of girders
e = eccentricity of design truck or design lane load
from CG of girders
x = the distance of CG of girders to each girder
xext = the distance of CG of girders to exterior girder
Transverse Live Load Distribution:
Girder Bridges
id id
Design value of distribution factors‐select the
maximum from either of each method above.
Method Load case Moment dist. factor Shear dist. factor
int girder ext.
int. ext girder int girder ext.
int. ext girder
Codal formula Single lane loaded
(g1) Multi lane loaded
Lever rule Single lane loaded
(g2) Multi lane loaded
Pile rxn method Single lane loaded
g NA NA
(g3) Multi lane loaded NA NA
Design value for strength & service Max(g1, m*g2, m*g3)
D i
Design value for strength & service
l f t th & i M ( 1/
Max(g1/m, g2, g3)
2 3)
Where m = multiple presence factor
Transverse Live Load Distribution:
Girder Bridges
d d
Transverse Floor beams (Cross beams)
Transverse Floor beams (Cross beams)
If the deck is supported directly by transverse
floor beams the floor beams shall be designed
floor beams, the floor beams shall be designed
for fractions of the 145 kN design axle load.
s
for s 1800mm
g 1800
1 for s 1800mm
where: s = spacing of x‐beams in mm
Factored Force Effects
Factored Force Effects
Factored force effects for the design of RC bridge
acto ed o ce e ects o t e des g o C b dge
superstructures
Strength Limit State I
g
Factored moment
M U 1.25M DC 1.5M DW 1.75M LL IM
Factored shear force
VU 1.25VDC 1.5VDW 1.75VLL IM
Service Limit State‐I
S i Li it St t I
Fatigue Limit State (fatigue stress in rebars)
M U 0.75M LL IM