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Illustrated Guide to Bridge Conceptual Design
(based on application of BPG tool)
Alberta Transportation, 2011
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What is BPG?
•Bridge Planning Geometry
•Excel tool (with VBA code)
•Interacts with GIS viewing software (e.g. Global Mapper)
•Combines roadway and bridge layout geometry
•Quick ID/evaluation/visualization of bridge planning options
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Overview
•Project Data•Horizontal Alignment•Profile•Bridge Fills•River Protection Works•Bridge Structure Geometry•Grading Volume•Application
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Project Data
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Project Data
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DEM File Preparation
•Elevations on a defined grid spacing
•Spacing – balance accuracy and speed
•Cover extents (along alignment and transverse)
•Source – LIDAR, Photogrammetry, Survey, Base DTM
•Located in same directory as BGP file
•ASC format (export from Global Mapper)
•Same projection as alignment coordinates
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DEM File Visualization
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Horizontal Alignment
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Horizontal Alignment Factors
•Crossing Location
•Width - cost
•Skew – cost, structural complexity
•Lateral Stability – cost, reliability, environmental impact
•Slides – cost, maintenance
•Bridge Geometric Requirements
•Tangent Preferable
•Increased R – sight distance (rails), max gradient (icing)
•Constant XS (icing) – no spirals
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Horizontal Alignment - Draw
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Horizontal Alignment - Input
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Horizontal Alignment – Output Data
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Horizontal Alignment – Curve Points
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Horizontal Alignment - Plot
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Profile
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Profile Factors•Min Elevation (Hydraulic Control)
•Min EL = HW EL + Freeboard + Structure Depth
•HW EL based on AT HDG
•Freeboard – BPG 12
•Structure Depth – max span
•Deck Gradient Limits (AT BSDC)
•Max 4% resultant (~ 3% longitudinal) – preferential icing
•Min 1% - deck drainage (BPG 11)
•Valley Issues
•Cut/Fill Balance
•Max Hwy Grade – benefit/cost
•Visual – Min. L(m) = 2X Design Speed (km/hr)
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Profile - Input
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Profile - Plot
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Profile – Summary Output
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Profile – Align Data + Prof
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Bridge Fills
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Bridge Fills Factors
•Fill Location
•Hydraulically Feasible – V, headloss, u/s flooding
•Lateral tie-in to existing natural banks
•Starting point – match existing natural banks
•Fill Configuration
•Headslope ratio (typ 2:1, geotechnical, remediation)
•Berms – geotechnical, access
•Elliptical fill transition vs. guidebank
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Bridge Fills – Initial Fill STA
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Bridge Fills - Input
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Bridge Fills - Elevation
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Bridge Fills - Plan
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River Protection Works
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Bridge Fills Protection Factors
•Need •Fill in active channel•Lateral movement history•Signs of local bank instability
•Protection Details (BPG 9)•Rock (Class 1,2,3 – size distribution, BCS, Section 10)•Select based on V, lateral movement history•Launching Apron, rock to HW
•Extent•Configuration - headslope vs. guidebank•Tie apron into toe of banks•Smooth transition, target 2:1 (along stream vs. lateral)
•Additional River Engineering Features•Spurs – groups, spacing, projection•Channel realignment – align flow, reduce skew, maintain S
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Bridge Fills Protection - Detail
m
1
t
Top of Rock EL(Des. HW)
t
t
Bed EL(Theor.)
Bottom of Rock EL
Apron Length
Berm Width
Berm EL
RPW Definition Sketch
Headslope Ratio
m
1
t
Top of Rock EL(Des. HW)
t
t
Bed EL(Theor.)
Bottom of Rock EL
Apron Length
Berm Width
Berm EL
RPW Definition SketchRPW Definition Sketch
Headslope Ratio
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Bridge Fills Protection - Headslope
Top of Fill Width
HS Definition Sketch(Far HS, RHF skew shown)
Left Right
RoadCL(increasing station in direction of arrow)
HS Rock Extent Angle
Skew
Top of Fill Width
HS Definition Sketch(Far HS, RHF skew shown)
Left Right
RoadCL(increasing station in direction of arrow)
HS Rock Extent Angle
Skew
Top of Fill Width
HS Definition Sketch(Far HS, RHF skew shown)
HS Definition Sketch(Far HS, RHF skew shown)
Left Right
RoadCLCL(increasing station in direction of arrow)
HS Rock Extent Angle
Skew
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Bridge Fills Protection - Guidebank
RoadCL(increasing station in direction of arrow)
SkewGB
Rad
ius
GB Nose Wrap Angle
GB Extent Angle
Top of Fill Width
HS Berm Width
GB Berm Width
Left Right
GB Definition Sketch(Near HS, LHF skew shown)
RoadCLCL(increasing station in direction of arrow)
SkewGB
Rad
ius
GB Nose Wrap Angle
GB Extent Angle
Top of Fill Width
HS Berm Width
GB Berm Width
Left Right
GB Definition Sketch(Near HS, LHF skew shown)
GB Definition Sketch(Near HS, LHF skew shown)
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Bridge Fills Protection - Input
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Bridge Fills – Elevation + RPW
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Bridge Fills – Plan + RPW
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Bridge Structure Geometry
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Bridge Structure Geometry Factors
•Check grades, XS at bridge ends
•Visually check flow alignment, skew in 3D
•ID potential span options
•No. Spans, Piers
•Span lengths – structure options
•Pier location issues
•Drift, ice – blockage potential
•Construction berm extents
•Bank proximity – blockage, erosion
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Bridge Geometry - Input
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Bridge Geometry – Elevation View
620
630
640
650
660
670
680
690
6850 6900 6950 7000 7050 7100 7150 7200 7250
Bridge Opening
CL Crown
CL Ground
Left SOD
Right SOD
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Bridge Geometry - Plan
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Bridge Geometry – 3D
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Grading Volume
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Grading Volume Factors
•Grading Volume Costs•Alignment•Profile•Bridge Length•XS
•Feasibility•Depth of cut, Height of fill – geotechnical stability•Lateral Extent of impact – land, river, wetland, development
•Issues•Balance cut and fill•Borrow Source / Waste areas
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Grading Volume - Input
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XS Plot
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Grading Limits
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3D Grading Plan
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3D Grading View – Along Hwy
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3D Grading View – Along Stream
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3D Grading View – Bridge
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Application
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Study Types
•Bridge Location Studies•Develop and Compare Alignment Options
•Participate in FPS
•Interact with Roadway Planning
•Design - Bridge Planning Phase •Optimize bridge plan•Assist DD Drafting - CAD ready files
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Work Flow
Alignment
Profile
Bridge
XS
•Many Combinations of Alignment, Profile, and Bridge
•Iterative Process To Develop a Feasible Option
•Many Steps to Develop Optimized Option for Alignment
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Alignment Options
SW1
SW3
SW2
SW4
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Alignment Comparison
151.5141.8135.7158.3Total
0.00.00.00.0Rock
33.527.743.452.1Grading
118.0114.192.3106.2Bridge
1.171.151.101.13Span Factor
1.351.401.401.40Height factorCosts ($M)
0000Rock (m3)
2860289040304530Cut (1000m3)
1301170830385Fill (1000m3)
84827479Max Span (m)
1501010Bridge Skew (degrees)
35404040Bridge Height (m)
395375318355Bridge Length oto (m)
42424242Bridge Width (m)Quantities
SW4SW3SW2SW1Option