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DAVID GUTIERREZ RIVERA
F U N D A M E N TA L S O F
B R I D G E D E S I G NA A S H T O / L R F D
U S C / M K S
1 s t D R A F T
Units Conversion Table
Length
1m = 100 cm 1 ft = 12 in
1m = 3.28 ft 1 cm = 0.3937 in1 ft = 0.305m 1 in = 2.54 cm
Section Properties
1m2 = 10.76 ft2 1 in2 = 6.45 cm2
1m3 = 35.3 ft3 1 in3 = 16.387 cm3
1m4 = 115.743 ft4 1 in4 = 41.623 cm4
Loads
1 kg = 9.81N 1 t = 1000 kg
1 lb = 4.448N 1 t = 2.20 klb1 klb/ft = 14.59 kN/m 1 lb/ft = 1.488 kg/m1klb/ft2 = 47.9 kN/m2 1 lb/ft2 = 4.88 kg/m2
1 klb/in2 = 6.895MPa 1klb/in2 = 70.307 kg/cm2
Moments
1 klb · ft = 1.356 kN ·m 1klb · ft = 138.255 kg ·m1kN ·m = 101.97 kg ·m 1kg ·m = 7.233 lb · ft
Density
1 kN/m3 = 6.3654 lb/ft3 1 lb/ft3 = 16 kg/m3
DAVID GUTIERREZ RIVERA
F U N D A M E N TA L S O F
B R I D G E D E S I G NA A S H T O / L R F D
U S C / M K S
1 s t D R A F T
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Contents
1 Basic Concepts 19
2 Materials 31
3 Mechanics of Materials 33
4 Loads on Bridges 35
5 Analysis of Bridges 47
6 Design Philosophy 49
7 Culverts 53
8 Slabs 55
9 Girders 57
10 Trusses 59
11 Integral Bridges 61
12 Abutments 63
13 Piers 65
14 Foundations 67
15 Accessories 69
A Box Culverts Formulas 73
Bibliography 75
Index 77
Symbols
Kg Girder longitudinal stiffness [in4(cm4)]. 42, 43
L Span length [ft(m)]. 42, 43
N Number of girders. 42
de Distance from curb to girder edge [ft(m)]. 44
eg Distance between the centers of gravity of slab and girder [in(cm)]. 43
n Elastic Modulus ratio. 43
s Girder spacing [ft(m)]. 42, 43
ts Slab thickness [in(cm)]. 42, 43
A Area [in2(cm2)]. 43
I Inertia [in4(cm4)]. 43
Acronyms
BR Braking Force. 38
CE Vehicular Centrifugal Force. 38
CT Vehicular Collision Force. 39
DC Dead Load from Structural Components and Attachments. 35, 52
DD Downdrag. 41
DF Distribution Factors. 42
DW Dead Load from Wearing Surface and Utilities. 35, 52
EH Horizontal Earth Load. 39, 52
EL Erection Load. 41, 52
ES Earth Surcharge. 39, 52
EV Vertical Earth Load. 39, 52
Ft Fatigue. 38
HL-93 Highway Load (1993). 36
IM Vehicular Dynamic Load. 38
La Design Lane Load. 38
LL Vehicular Live Load. 36
LRFD Load and Resistance Factor Design. 35, 42, 49, 75
LS Live Load Surcharge. 39
m Multiple Presence Factor. 42
12
PL Pedestrian Live Load. 38
RC Reinforced Concrete. 24
Ta Design Tandem Load. 36
Tr Design Truck Load. 36
List of Figures
1.1 Bridge Superstructure and Substructure. 19
1.2 Typical Bridge Components. 20
1.3 Typical Bridge Section Components. 20
1.4 Typical Bridge Components. 20
1.5 Typical 3-Lane Highway Bridge Cross-Section. 21
1.6 Median Widths for Freeways. From A Policy on Geometric Design of High-
ways and Streets [AASHTO, 2011]. 22
1.7 Horizontal Clearance. From A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways
and Streets [AASHTO, 2011]. 22
1.8 Interstate closure after an impact with a bridge. 22
1.9 Types of Bridges. 23
1.10A Box Culvert in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. 23
1.11A Concrete Girder Bridge, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. 24
1.12Steel Girders for a Bridge, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. 24
1.13Typical minimum depths for superstructures. 24
1.14A frame bridge in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. 25
1.15Types of Truss Bridges. 25
1.16Pont du Gard Aqueduct, France. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Pont_du_Gard 26
1.17Cantilever Bridge Human Model. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Forth_Bridge 26
1.18Forth Bridge, Scotland. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forth_Bridge 26
1.19Millau Viaduct, Aveyron, France. https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Viaducto_de_Millau 27
1.20The Akashi-Kaikyo Suspension Bridge, Japan 1998. https://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=N9fbRcRJY34 27
1.21Bridge Design Process. 28
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4.1 Superstructure Loads 36
4.2 Common Construction Materials Densities. [AASHTO, 2012] 37
4.3 HL-93 Design Truck Load. [AASHTO, 2012] 37
4.4 HL-93 Design Tandem Load. [AASHTO, 2012] 38
4.5 HL-93 Design Lane Load. [AASHTO, 2012] 38
4.6 Horizontal Earth Load (EH). 39
4.7 Horizontal earth pressure conditions. 40
4.8 Active and passive horizontal earth pressures. 40
4.9 Live load distribution for fill depth less than 2 ft (0.6m). 44
4.10Live load distribution for fill depth of 2 ft (0.6m) or greater. 45
4.11Live load distribution overlap for fill depth of 2 ft (0.6m) or greater. 45
List of Tables
1.1 Typical Roadway Widths for Highways. From A Policy on Geometric Design
of Highways and Streets [AASHTO, 2011]. 21
1.2 Vertical Clearance. From A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and
Streets [AASHTO, 2011]. 22
4.1 Dynamic Load Allowance. [AASHTO, 2012]. 38
4.2 Multiple Presence Factors 42
4.3 Distribution Factors for Interior Girders 43
4.4 Distribution Factors for Exterior Girders 44
6.1 Load Combinations 51
6.2 Load Factors γp 52
6.3 EV Load Factors γp 52
6.4 Concrete Resistance Factors φ 52
6.5 Steel Resistance Factors φ 52
Preface
IN THIS BOOK a dual units system approach has been adopted. Two versions
of the book are available, one in SI/USC and the other in USC/MKS system.
This version of the book is in the USC / MKS system. The MKS system refers
to the non-standard units system known as the Gravitational Metric System.
It is built on the three base quantities length, time and force with base units
meter, second and kilogram-force respectively. This unit system is popular in
Latin-America.
In this edition of the book a focus towards small to medium span bridges has
been adopted. Long span bridges might be covered in a future release.
Comprehensive design examples. . . .
In this book LRFD is adopted.
Acknowledgements
I want to thank . . .
About the Author
1
Basic Concepts
" W H E N T H E H I S T O R Y O F O U R T I M E I S W R I T T E N , P O S T E R I T Y W I L L K N O W U S N O T B Y A
C AT H E D R A L O R T E M P L E , B U T B Y A B R I D G E . "
M O N T G O M E R Y S C H U Y L E R 1 8 7 7 , W R I T I N G A B O U T T H E B R O O K LY N B R I D G E .
1.1 Introduction
Definition, Some history Log Bridge the ”start” ...
1.2 Bridge Components
A bridge can be subdivided into two main components:
• The Superstructure and
• the Substructure
These are illustrated in Fig. 1.1.
Figure 1.1: Bridge Superstructure and Sub-structure.
20 1. BASIC CONCEPTS
A SUPERSTRUCTURE comprises all the elements of a bridge which are above
the supports. These include:
Figure 1.2: Typical Bridge Components.
Wearing Surface. ADD content ...
Deck. ADD content ...
Beams, Stringers or Girders. They are the primary elements which support
the loads from a bridge superstructure and span the longitudinal clearance of
a bridge. They can be made up of Rolled Steel Beams, Steel Plate Girders,
Reinforced or Prestressed Concrete and even Glulam Timber or Aluminum.
Figure 1.3: Typical Bridge Section Compo-nents.
Diaphragms. Diaphragms are structural elements used for lateral bracing and
spread both vertical and horizontal loads to the beams, which in turn transfer
them to the substructure. In curved girder bridges, diaphragms are primary el-
ements, because they are require for load carrying capacity, like torsion caused
from vertical loads.
Railings or Barriers. ADD content ...
Drainage. ADD content ...
Figure 1.4: Typical Bridge Components.
THE SUBSTRUCTURE of a bridge are all the elements required to support the
superstructure. These include:
Abutments. Abutments are earth-retaining structures supporting the bridge
superstructure at the ends of it.
Piers. Piers are structures supporting the superstructure at intermediate points,
thus reducing its span.
Bearings and Joints. Bearings are mechanical devices which directly transfer
vertical and horizontal loads form the superstructure to the substructure. Some
types of bearings are: Steel Rollers which is a type of fixed bearing which
1.3. GEOMETRIC DESIGN 21
allows rotation but prevents translation. Neoprene pads, which are considered
expansion joints, because they allow both rotation and translation. ADD more
about Joints ...
Approach Slab. ADD content ...
1.3 Geometric Design
A BRIDGE GEOMETRIC DESIGN is usually restricted to have the same dimen-
sions as of the approaching highway. For the geometric design of highways re-
fer to A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets [AASHTO, 2011].
Figure 1.5: Typical 3-Lane Highway BridgeCross-Section.
Roadway
THE ROADWAY WIDTH is comprised of the lane width and the shoulder width.
Lane width influences the comfort of driving and operation. A 12 ft (3.6m) lane
is predominant on most high-speed high-volume highways.
Roadway Width
Lane Width 12 ft (3.6m)Right Shoulder 10 ft (3.0m)Left Shoulder
4 lanes or less 4 ft (1.2m)more than 4 lanes 10 ft (3.0m)
Table 1.1: Typical Roadway Widths for High-ways. From A Policy on Geometric Design ofHighways and Streets [AASHTO, 2011].
Shoulders is the portion of the roadway contiguous to the lane which serves
to accommodate stopped vehicles, for emergency use, or even bicyclists. It
varies in width from only 2 ft (0.6m) on minor rural roads to approximately 12 ft
(3.6m) on major highways.
The clear roadway is the distance between curbs on a roadway. Typical road-
way width values for highways are shown in Table 1.1.
Median
A MEDIAN BARRIER must be provided to separate the traffic for two-way ele-
vated freeways in urban settings. The width of the barrier is of 2 ft (0.6m). The
22 1. BASIC CONCEPTS
minimum median width should be the width of the barrier plus two shoulder
width’s, see Fig. 1.6.
Figure 1.6: Median Widths for Freeways.From A Policy on Geometric Design of High-ways and Streets [AASHTO, 2011].
Clearance
M IN IMUM HORIZONTAL CLEARANCES should be provide to improve visibility
and reduce the sense of restriction for travelers. Theses are usually provided
with the shoulder width, as shown in Fig. 1.7.
Figure 1.7: Horizontal Clearance. From APolicy on Geometric Design of Highways andStreets [AASHTO, 2011].
THE MINIMUM VERTICAL CLEARANCE for freeways and arterial systems is
16 ft (4.9m). For other routes, a lower vertical clearance is acceptable, al-
though it is usual preference to provide 17 ft (5m) of vertical clearance in all
routes were possible. Table 1.2 show the vertical clearance required for differ-
ent types of roadway.
Type of Roadway Height
Freeway and Arterial 16 ft (4.9m)Local and Collector 14 ft (4.3m)
Table 1.2: Vertical Clearance. From A Pol-icy on Geometric Design of Highways andStreets [AASHTO, 2011].
Consequences of inappropriate clearances is illustrated in Fig. 1.8.
ADD content for Skewed Bridges ...
Figure 1.8: Interstate closure after an impactwith a bridge.
1.4 Aesthetics
ADD content Archineering ...
1.5 Bridge Types
BASED ON THEIR FUNCTIONALITY, bridges can be classified as:
• Highway
• Pedestrian
• Aqueduct
• Railroad
1.5. BRIDGE TYPES 23
• Viaduct
• Movable (Drawbridge)
BASED ON THE SPAN LENGTH, bridges can be classified as:
Short-span 20 ft (6m) to 65 ft (20m)
Medium-span 65 ft (20m) to 400 ft (125m)
Long-span over 400 ft (125m)
The following are the most basic types of bridges classified according to their
structural system. This affects both the construction process and the span it is
able to cover. They are sorted on increasing span length capability.
Figure 1.9: Types of Bridges.
Graph of types of bridges distribution in the world, pie chart.
Graph of optimal span for bridge types, and maximums.
Culverts
These common structures work as a frame retaining soil at its sides and sup-
porting traffic loads in the superior and/or inferior slab. They are usually used
for drainage of small streams or one lane traffic overpasses. Their structural
form can be a circular pipe or a rigid frame box. Optimal spans go up to around
20 ft (6m) and the usual span-to-depth ratio for the slab is of 15.
Figure 1.10: A Box Culvert in Tegucigalpa,Honduras.
Buried structures with spans less than 10 ft (3m) are not considered bridges.
Usually these small buried structures don’t require extensive analysis and are
selected from standard designs. Buried structures with longer spans are con-
sidered bridges and require bridge analysis and design. The design of a box-
culvert is discussed in Section 6.6.
24 1. BASIC CONCEPTS
Slab Bridges
These consist on a slab covering a span in an unidirectional way. They are
usually used for one lane traffic overpasses. Their optimal spans go up to
around 30 ft (10m). The usual span-to-depth ratio for the slab is of 20.
Girder Bridges
Optimal spans range from 30 ft (10m) to 500 ft (150m), depending on the
material and type of construction. Usual span-to-depth ratios for girders are 18
for concrete and 25 for steel. Usual girder spacing range from 8 ft (2.4m) to
10 ft (3.0m)
Figure 1.11: A Concrete Girder Bridge, inTegucigalpa, Honduras.
For short spans, from 30 ft (10m) to 60 ft (20m), Reinforced Concrete (RC)
T-Beams are generally an economical choice, while Rolled wide-flange Steel
Beams are economical for spans up to 100 ft (30m). Usual span-to-depth ratio
is of 15 for RC T-Beams and 25 for Steel Beams. It is usually preferable to have
composite action in steel girder bridges because of the more efficient design.
Usually shear studs are used for this effect. Also cover-plates may be used to
increase flexural resistance in places with high flexural stress. Maintenance and
transportation costs should be analyzed when selecting between a concrete vs.
steel alternative.
Figure 1.12: Steel Girders for a Bridge, inTegucigalpa, Honduras.
For medium spans, from 30 ft (10m) to 150 ft (50m), Prestressed Concrete
Beams and Steel Plate Girders are the most economical choice. With long
girders, transportation of precast members may present an issue, so post-
tensioned, cast-in-place RC boxes or even steel plate girders may be a better
option.
Figure 1.13: Typical minimum depths for su-perstructures.
For longer medium spans, from 60 ft (20m) to 500 ft (150m), Post-tensioned
1.5. BRIDGE TYPES 25
box girders and steel box girders become the most economical choice. Box
girders are also desirable in curved alignments because of their high torsional
resistance.
Research ...
Construction Types analysis and design examples. Bay by Bay, Cantilever Method,
Incremental Launching. ”Segmental Construction.” References: Podolny and
Muller (1982) and ASBI (2003).
Integral Bridges
They can also be known as Frame or Portal Bridges. Optimal spans range from
150 ft (50m) to 650 ft (200m). Record max. is of 820 ft (250m).
This bridges are built with neither expansion joints or bearings. Therefore they
are subject to considerable thermal loading, which has to be carried by the
integral bridge. Research has shown that these bridges have trouble in the
geotechnical aspects.
Figure 1.14: A frame bridge in Tegucigalpa,Honduras.
References: Cheng(1960), White (1976), Heins and Firmage (1979) PCA (1966).
Truss Bridges
Optimal spans ranges from 300 ft (100m) to 1000 ft (300m). Record maximum
built is of 1500 ft (450m).
Figure 1.15: Types of Truss Bridges.
They are usually made of steel members, although they can also be made
of timber. It is usually preferred to have some redundant members for safety.
Although determinate trusses are cheaper, many trusses have failed when a
26 1. BASIC CONCEPTS
member is overloaded. Having no redundant members, complete collapse of
the structure have occurred.
References: Cooper (1889), Waddell (1916), Shedd (1972).
Figure 1.16: Pont du Gard Aqueduct,France. https://en.wikipedia.org/
wiki/Pont_du_Gard
Arch Bridges
The oldest types of bridges ever built, an example is shown in Fig. 1.16.
Arched or haunched Concrete and steel girders optimal spans range from 400 ft
(125m) to 1000 ft (300m).
Arched Steel Trusses can span even longer than simple trusses. They are
usually optimal for spans from 300 ft (100m) to 1800 ft (550m).
References: Xanthakos and Troitsky (1994).
Cantilever Bridges
Figure 1.17: Cantilever Bridge HumanModel. https://en.wikipedia.org/
wiki/Forth_Bridge
This types of bridges are those constructed using the balanced cantilever method
of construction. The basic principles of this design where demonstrated by Sir
Benjamin Baker, with the ”Human Cantilever” shown in Fig. 1.17.
A typical example is the Scottish Forth Bridge shown in Fig. 1.18.
Figure 1.18: Forth Bridge, Scotland.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Forth_Bridge
Optimal spans range from 800 ft (250m) to 1800 ft (550m).
Cable-stayed Bridges
Theses type of bridges might be the most innovative types of bridges from
the last century. Economically they are very competitive for medium and long
1.6. PROJECT INCEPTION 27
span bridges, with usual optimal spans oscillating from 650 ft (200m) to 2000 ft
(600m), although maximums of 3300 ft (1000m) have been built.
Construction of such bridges pretty much follows the same principles of the
balanced cantilever method. Construction starts at the pylons while hanging
from them the inclined cables or stays. Explain construction methods
Figure 1.19: Millau Viaduct, Aveyron,France. https://es.wikipedia.org/
wiki/Viaducto_de_Millau
References: O’Connor (1977), Kavanagh (1972), Podolny and Scalzi (1986),
Troitsky (1988), Heins and Firmage (1979), Smith (1967), Tang (1971), Lazer
(1972), Simpson (1970), Thul (1966, 1972), Demers and Simonsen (1971),
Narouka (1973), Stahl and Christopher (1992), Leonhardt (1987)
Suspension Bridges
These are the types of bridges for covering the longest spans. They become
optimal for spans of 1500 ft (500m). Currently the longest suspension bridge
is the Akashi-Kaikyo Suspension Bridge, shown in Fig. 1.20 with a main span
of 6530 ft (1991m).
Figure 1.20: The Akashi-Kaikyo Suspen-sion Bridge, Japan 1998. https://www.
youtube.com/watch?v=N9fbRcRJY34
1.6 Project Inception
ADD content, Surveying Location ...
1.7 Construction Methods
Balanced Cantilever
28 1. BASIC CONCEPTS
Figure 1.21: Bridge Design Process.
1.8. MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION 29
Segmental
ADD content ...
1.8 Maintenance and Rehabilitation
1.9 Vocabulary??
1.10 Historical Background
Bridge Failures
2
Materials
2.1 Concrete
ADD Design Aids for Reinforced Concrete, Prestressed Concrete, Masonry
2.2 Steel
ADD tables for Hot Rolled Laminated Beams, Plate Girders
2.3 Timber
ADD content ...
3
Mechanics of Materials
3.1 Section Properties
ADD content ...Moment of Inertia, Section Modulus , Centroids etc.
Tables for common Steel sections properties.
3.2 Axial Loading
Tension and Compression. ADD content ...
3.3 Bending
Flexure and Shear. ADD content ...
3.4 Buckling
ADD content ...
3.5 Torsion
ADD content ...
3.6 Plasticity
ADD content ...
34 3. MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
3.7 Other Topics
ADD content ... Thermal Expansion, Fatigue, Creep, etc.
4
Loads on Bridges
" C A R G A S . "
C A R G A D O .
IN THIS CHAPTER we’ll introduce the different types of loads affecting a bridge.
Loads are classified according to the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD)
Bridge Design Specifications [AASHTO, 2012] with their corresponding acronyms.
ACTIONS IN A BRIDGE may be classified as:
• Gravity Loads
• Lateral Loads
• Longitudinal Loads
These can be either Permanent or Transient.
4.1 Dead Loads (D)
DEAD LOADS are a type of permanent load that usually comes from materi-
als self-weight. A table with the most common construction materials used in
bridges and their densities is shown in Fig. 4.2.
Superimposed Dead Loads are those loads which are placed in a structure
after it has cured. These loads are separated from the other loads because
they are resisted by a stronger section with composite action.
Two main types of dead loads exist:
DEAD LOAD FROM STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS AND ATTACHMENTS (DC)
refers to structural components self-weight, like beams, decks and diaphragms,
which are part of the structural system. Attachments like railings, curbs and
others are also considered in this category.
DEAD LOAD FROM WEARING SURFACE AND UTIL IT IES (DW) refers to the
36 4. LOADS ON BRIDGES
Superstructure Loads
Gravity Loads
Dead Load (D)
StructuralComponents
(DC)
Wearing Surfaceand Utilities (DW)
Live Load (L)
Vehicular (LL)
Truck (Tr) Tandem (Ta) Lane (La)
Impact (IM)
Fatigue (Ft)
Longitudinal Loads
Braking Force (BR)
Thermal (TH)
Lateral Loads Earthquake (EQ)
Wind (WL)
CentrifugalForce (CE)
Figure 4.1: Superstructure Loads
wearing surface used in the superstructure for traffic, which are subject to wear.
4.2 Live Loads (L)
L IVE LOADS on a bridge are those which move along the span through time.
These are the transient type of load.
VEHICULAR L IVE LOAD (LL) on a bridge are modeled by using the Highway
Load (1993) (HL-93). This model is composed by a set of three different live
loads configurations, which are:
• THE DESIGN TRUCK LOAD (TR), shown in Fig. 4.3, consists of three axle
loads. The front axle is of 8 klb (3.64 t), followed by the drive axle of 32 klb
(14.55 t) at 14 ft (4.27m), and the rear axle also of 32 klb (14.55 t) located
at a variable position from 14 ft (4.27m) to 30 ft (9.1m), which ever causes
the maximum load effects. A dynamic allowance needs to be considered for
this type of load, see Section 4.2.
• THE DESIGN TANDEM LOAD (TA) (Ta), shown in Fig. 4.4, consists of two
axle loads. Both axles have a load of 25 klb (11.36 t) and are separated 4 ft
(1.22m). A dynamic allowance should be considered, see Section 4.2.
4.2. LIVE LOADS (L) 37
Figure 4.2: Common Construction MaterialsDensities. [AASHTO, 2012]
Figure 4.3: HL-93 Design Truck Load.[AASHTO, 2012]
38 4. LOADS ON BRIDGES
Figure 4.4: HL-93 Design Tandem Load.[AASHTO, 2012]
• THE DESIGN LANE LOAD (LA), shown in Fig. 4.5, consists of a uniformly
distributed load of 0.64 klb/ft (0.95 t/m), no dynamic allowance is neces-
sary. THE DESIGN LANE WIDTH may or may not be the same as the traffic
lane width from Section 1.3. AASHTO uses a width of 10 ft (3.05m) for the
design lane. The number of design lanes is taken as the integer of the ratio
of the clear roadway width divided by 12 ft (3.66m).
Figure 4.5: HL-93 Design Lane Load.[AASHTO, 2012]
The overall effect of the vehicular live loads consists of a combination of these
loads. The load effects of the design truck and the design tandem must each be
superimposed with the load effects of the design lane load. We emphasize that
these loads are not for any particular vehicle or combination of vehicles, they
are rather representative of the overall vehicular live loads and their associated
load effects.
Truck Wheels are spaced transversely at 6 ft (1.8m).
Tire Contact Area for vehicular live loads is considered to be a rectangle with
a width of 20 in (50 cm) and a length of 10 in (25 cm).
Some effects of vehicular live loads on bridges are:
• DYNAMIC LOAD (VEHICULAR DYNAMIC LOAD ( IM)) , also commonly
known as Vehicular Dynamic Load (IM), is a magnification to the static loads
from the axles of a vehicle. These magnification are caused by oscillation of
the axles when passing through the rough surface of the roadway.
Impact is represented by percentage increase of the static load, know as
Dynamic Allowance. Theses are shown in Table 4.1, for different bridge
components and Limit States. Typically a 33% increase is adopted for most
cases.
Component IM(%)
Deck Joints 75All other ComponentsFatigue and Fracture Limit States 15All other Limit States 33
Table 4.1: Dynamic Load Allowance.[AASHTO, 2012].
• FATIGUE (FT) is present in bridge structural components because they are
subject to cyclic loading from vehicular live loads. For checking the Fatigue
Limit State a Fatigue Truck is used. This is the same as the Design Truck
from Fig. 4.3, with the only exception that the variable axle is set to a con-
stant value of 30 ft (9.1m).
• BRAKING FORCE (BR) are longitudinal forces caused by braking of vehic-
ular live loads. Add more ...
• VEHICULAR CENTRIFUGAL FORCE (CE) are lateral loads that can occur
in horizontally curved bridges. Add more ...
OTHER LIVE LOADS on bridges are:
• PEDESTRIAN L IVE LOAD (PL): a usual pedestrian load of 75 lb/ft2 (366 kg/m2)
is applied simultaneously with the vehicular live loads. Add more ...
4.3. EARTH LOADS (E) 39
• Deck and Railing Load Add ...
• Special Vehicles, Train Loads Add ...
• VEHICULAR COLLISION FORCE (CT) Add ...
4.3 Earth Loads (E)
EARTH LOADS are considered a type of permanent load . They can be classi-
fied into three types:
• VERTICAL EARTH LOAD (EV) are loads caused by soil self-weight. Usual
values of soil specific weight are around 100 lb/ft3 (1600 kg/m3) to 120 lb/ft3
(1900 kg/m3). These loads must me considered for buried structures like
culverts. Soil-structure interaction may apply. They also serve as stabilizing
loads in abutments and wingwalls . Add soil-structure interaction factor (Fe)
...
• SURCHARGE LOADS are caused by additional loads over an earth fill. These
are separated into Earth Surcharge (ES) of the permanent type and Live
Load Surcharge (LS) of the transient type. Add Boussinesq theory of load
distribution...
• HORIZONTAL EARTH LOAD (EH) are lateral loads affecting retaining struc-
tures, like abutments and wing walls, which cause overturning and sliding
effects on the structure. These loads are a function of the geo-technical
properties of soil.
A fluid-like pressure model is usually used to model horizontal earth loads.
This way earth pressure is given by:
Ps = ksγsh (4.1)
Figure 4.6: Horizontal Earth Load (EH).
This load has a triangular distribution increasing with depth, with a resultant
of P = 12 ksγsh2 located at 1
3 h from the base, as shown in Fig. 4.8.
Types of horizontal earth pressure are active, passive and at-rest condition.
These are illustrated in Fig. 4.7. Each of these is assigned a coefficient of
earth pressure (ks).
For the at-rest condition (k0), the earth pressure coefficient is:
k0 = 1− sin φ (4.2)
40 4. LOADS ON BRIDGES
Figure 4.7: Horizontal earth pressure condi-tions.
At-rest soil pressure conditions occur when there is no horizontal displace-
ment of the retaining soil. This is usually the case for buried structures like
culverts.
One of the most complete and analytical theories for horizontal earth pres-
sures is Coulomb’s Theory and is widely used for bridge design. Active and
passive earth pressures are illustrated on Fig. 4.8. The equations for the
active and passive earth pressure coefficients are as follow:
Figure 4.8: Active and passive horizontalearth pressures.
For the active case (ka),
ka =cos2 (φ− θ)
cos2 θ cos (δ + θ)
(1 +
√sin (δ+φ) sin (φ−α)cos (δ+φ) cos (θ−α)
)2 (4.3)
Active pressure case is the one causing horizontal displacement on a wall.
For the passive case (kp),
kp =cos2 (φ + θ)
cos2 θ cos (δ− θ)
(1−
√sin (φ−δ) sin (φ+α)cos (δ−θ) cos (α−θ)
)2 (4.4)
Passive pressure case is the one resisting horizontal displacement on a wall.
4.4 Earhtquake Loads (EQ)
ADD Simulations, Experiments, Momonobe-Okabe theory of seismic earth pres-
sure.
4.5 Fluid Loads ()
4.6. MISCELLANEOUS LOADS 41
Water Loads (WA)
ADD Static case, Stream Loads, Flood Loads ...
Wind Loads
ADD Drag Coefficient.
W IND LOADS ON STRUCTURE (WS)
W IND LOADS ON L IVE LOAD (WL)
Simulations (CFD), Experiments ...
4.6 Miscellaneous Loads
Downdrag (DD) Erection Load (EL) ADD content ...
Construction Loads.
Accidental, ... Debri collisions in streams ...
Creep and Shrinkage
Ice Loads (IC)
Snow Loads
Settlement (SE)
Uplift
Friction Effects (FR)
ADD content ...
Thermal Effects (TH)
ADD content ...
Blast and Collision
ADD content Vessel Collision, Extreme Event (EX) ...
42 4. LOADS ON BRIDGES
4.7 Live Loads Distribution
LOADINGS IN A BRIDGE are distributed among elements of the bridge pass-
ing from the superstructure to the substructure. The following are the main
concepts influencing the distribution of loads on a bridge.
Multiple Presence
Because it is possible to have more than one lane simultaneously loaded,
AASHTO has provided the use of a Multiple Presence Factor (m) to account
for this effect. The normal case is taken to have two lanes loaded simultane-
ously, so the factor is taken as one for this case.
Design Lanes m
1 1.202 1.003 0.85
4 or more 0.65
Table 4.2: Multiple Presence FactorsLateral Distribution
G IRDER BRIDGES have live loads distributed transversely to each girder. Some
girders take most of the load depending on the position of the live load on the
section of the bridge. The amount of load distributed to a girder is affected by
several factors some of which are:
• Type and depth of deck
• Span length
• Girders spacing and stiffness
• Diaphragms spacing and stiffness
• Type of bracing
• Loads
• Horizontal alignment (curved or straight)
Considering these factors [AASHTO, 2012] LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
has provided Distribution Factors (DF) for moments and shears.
REQUIREMENTS
To apply these distribution factors it is required to satisfy the following:
• Number of girders (N) ≥ 4
• 3.5 ft(1m) ≤ s ≤ 16 ft(4.85m)
• 4.5 in(11.25 cm) ≤ ts ≤ 12 in(30 cm)
• 20 ft(6m) ≤ L ≤ 240 ft(73m)
• 10× 103 in4(4× 105 cm4) ≤ Kg ≤ 7× 106 in4(3× 108 cm4)
FOR INTERIOR G IRDERS the distribution factors are shown in Table 4.3
4.7. LIVE LOADS DISTRIBUTION 43
Table 4.3: Distribution Factors for InteriorGirders
USC MKS
Mom
ents
SingleLaneLoaded
DFsiM = 0.06 +
( s14
)0.4 ( sL
)0.3(
Kg
12Lts3
)0.1DFsi
M = 0.06 +( s
4.3
)0.4 ( sL
)0.3(
Kg
12Lts3
)0.1(4.5)
MultipleLanesLoaded
DFmiM = 0.075 +
( s9.5
)0.6 ( sL
)0.2(
Kg
12Lts3
)0.1DFmi
M = 0.075 +( s
2.9
)0.6 ( sL
)0.2(
Kg
12Lts3
)0.1(4.6)
She
ars
SingleLaneLoaded
DFsiV = 0.36 +
s25
DFsiV = 0.36 +
s7.6
(4.7)
MultipleLanesLoaded
DFmiV = 0.2 +
s12−( s
35
)2DFmi
V = 0.2 +s
3.6−( s
10.7
)2(4.8)
FOR EXTERIOR G IRDERS with one design lane loaded the lever rule is used.
A truck wheel is positioned at 2 ft (0.6m) from the parapet. The shear and
moments are calculated from the reaction on the exterior girder. With multi-
ple design lanes loaded, moments and shear are calculated using the same
equations for interior girders modified by a correction factor e, see Table 4.4.
Where
Kg = n(
I + Aeg2)
ADD sketch for Lever Arm rule
ADD Skew correction, Transverse Members ...
SLAB BRIDGES D ISTRIBUTIONS ...
BOX BEAMS ...
Buried Distribution
Live loads are spread through soil on buried structures. The general adoption of
design code is to have a linearly varying with depth increase of the contact area
of the wheels conforming the live loads. Two cases of fill height are considered
for the modeling of live load distribution through soil on buried structures.
FIX Figures
CASE Ds < 2′
CASE Ds ≥ 2′
44 4. LOADS ON BRIDGES
USC MKS
Mom
ents
SingleLaneLoaded
Use lever arm rule
MultipleLanesLoaded
DFmeM = eDFmi
M
e = 0.77 +de
9.1
DFmeM = eDFmi
M
e = 0.77 +de
2.8
(4.9)
She
ars
SingleLaneLoaded
Use lever arm rule
MultipleLanesLoaded
DFmeV = eDFmi
V
e = 0.6 +de
10
DFmeV = eDFmi
V
e = 0.6 +de
3.0
(4.10)
Table 4.4: Distribution Factors for ExteriorGirders
Figure 4.9: Live load distribution for fill depthless than 2 ft (0.6m).
4.7. LIVE LOADS DISTRIBUTION 45
Figure 4.10: Live load distribution for fill depthof 2 ft (0.6m) or greater.
OVERLAP
For the HL-93 Live Load overlapping occurs when ... ADD
Figure 4.11: Live load distribution overlap forfill depth of 2 ft (0.6m) or greater.
IMPACT is reduced with the fill’s depth according to the following expression:
IM = 33%(1− 0.125Ds) ≥ 0% (4.11)
5
Analysis of Bridges
5.1 Structural Modeling
Assumptions and Idealizations ...
Models can be:
• Linear
• Planar
• Solids
Linear Elements Types:
• Cable
• Truss
• Frame
Planar Elements Types:
• Shell
• Plate
• Membrane
5.2 Statics
5.3 Deflections
ADD Tables for common Beams Moment, Shear and Deflection Diagrams. ADD
Tables for common Frame Diagrams.
5.4 Structural Analysis
Stiffness Methods
48 5. ANALYSIS OF BRIDGES
Energy Methods
5.5 Influence Functions
ADD content ... Qualitative Influence Lines... Beams, Trusses.
5.6 Dynamics
5.7 Software
6
Design Philosophy
ADD Concepts of Ultimate Limit State (ULS)
ADD Concepts of Serviceability Limit State (SLS), Fatigue, Deflection, Crack
Widths, Vibrations, Drift
ADD Concepts of Extreme Event (EX), Earthquake, Collisions ... ADD content
of Statistical basis
6.1 Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD)
The main formula for the LRFD design philosophy is:
φRn ≥∑ ηψiQi (6.1)
Load Multiplier η Section 6.1 Explain ... Importance, Ductility, Redundancy.
STRENGTH I — BASIC LOAD COMBINATION. Load combination related to
normal vehicular use without wind.
STRENGTH I I — SPECIAL VEHICLES. Load combination to be used for spe-
cial vehicles. This load can be assumed acting alone if traffic is restricted in the
event, otherwise combined loads should be used.
STRENGTH I I I — MAXIMUM W IND. Load combination relating to the bridge
being expose to winds exceeding 55mi/h (90 km/h). No live load is consid-
ered in such an event. Similar to the Extreme Events Load Combinations.
STRENGTH IV — H IGH DEAD TO L IVE LOAD RATIO. This load combination
affects mostly bridges with long spans or during construction stages.
STRENGTH V — NORMAL W IND. This load combination relates to normal
vehicular use with a wind of 55mi/h (90 km/h).
EXTREME EVENT I — EARTHQUAKE EVENT. This load combination relates
to earthquake loading. Live load is usually reduce because of the low probability
of both events occurring simultaneously. For normal bridges a value of γEQ =
0.5 is usually used.
50 6. DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
EXTREME EVENT I I — OTHER EXTREME EVENTS. This load combination
is for other extreme events other than earthquake, like collisions, ice loads and
floods to name a few. Only a reduced live load needs to be considered.
SERVICE I — NORMAL USE WITH NORMAL WIND. This load combination
refers to normal operation of the bridge with a normal wind of 55mi/h (90 km/h).
Used for deflection and crack control.
SERVICE I I — STEEL YIELDING. This load combination is for preventing
yielding of steel due to vehicular live load. An average increase of the live
load is used.
SERVICE I I I — TENSION IN PRESTRESSED CONCRETE SUPERSTRUCTURE.
Used for crack control in prestressed concrete superstructures.
SERVICE IV — TENSION IN PRESTRESSED CONCRETE SUBSTRUCTURE.
Used for crack control in prestressed concrete substructures.
FATIGUE I — FATIGUE FOR INFINITE L IFE. Fatigue and fracture load combi-
nation for infinite design life.
FATIGUE I I — FATIGUE FOR F IN ITE L IFE. Fatigue and fracture load combi-
nation for finite design life.
Load Factors and Combinations
6.1. LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN (LRFD) 51
Load
sU
seon
eof
thes
eat
atim
e
Load
Com
bina
tion
Lim
itSt
ate
DC
DW DD
EH
EV
ES EL
PS
SH
CR
LL IM CE
BR PL
LSW
AW
SW
LFR
TUTG
SE
EQ
BL
ICC
TC
VSt
reng
thI
γp
1.75
1.00
——
1.00
0.50
/1.20
γT
Gγ
SE—
——
——
Stre
ngth
IIγ
p1
.35
1.00
——
1.00
0.50
/1.20
γT
Gγ
SE—
——
——
Stre
ngth
III
γp
—1
.00
1.40
—1
.00
0.50
/1.20
γT
Gγ
SE—
——
——
Stre
ngth
IV(D
C,
DW
,EH
,EV
&E
S)
γp
—1
.00
——
1.00
0.50
/1.20
——
——
——
—
Stre
ngth
Vγ
p1
.35
1.00
0.40
1.00
1.00
0.50
/1.20
γT
Gγ
SE—
——
——
Extr
eme
Even
tI
γp
γE
Q1
.00
——
1.00
——
—1
.00
——
——
Extr
eme
Even
tII
γp
0.5
1.00
——
1.00
——
——
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
Serv
ice
I1
.00
1.00
1.00
0.30
1.00
1.00
1.00
/1.20
γT
Gγ
SE—
——
——
Serv
ice
II1
.00
1.30
1.00
——
1.00
1.00
/1.20
——
——
——
—Se
rvic
eII
I1
.00
0.80
1.00
——
1.00
1.00
/1.20
γT
Gγ
SE—
——
——
Serv
ice
IV1
.00
—1
.00
0.70
—1
.00
1.00
/1.20
—1
.00
——
——
—Fa
tigu
eI
(LL,
IM&
CE
)—
1.50
——
——
——
——
——
——
Fati
gue
II(L
L,IM
&C
E)
—0
.75
——
——
——
——
——
——
Tabl
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1:Lo
adC
ombi
natio
ns
52 6. DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
Load FactorType of Load Max. Min.DC 1.25 0.90DC (Strength IV only) 1.50 0.90DW 1.50 0.65EH (Active) 1.50 0.90EH (At-Rest) 1.35 0.90EV see Table 6.3ES 1.50 0.75EL 1.00 1.00
Table 6.2: Load Factors γp
Load FactorCondition Max. Min.Overall Stability 1.00 N/ARetaining Walls and Abut-ments
1.35 1.00
Rigid Buried Structures 1.30 0.90Rigid Frames 1.35 0.90Flexible Buried Structures• Metal box culverts 1.50 0.90• Thermoplastic culverts 1.30 0.90• All others 1.95 0.90
Table 6.3: EV Load Factors γp
Resistance Factors
Strength Limit State φ
Flexure and Tension• Reinforced Concrete 0.90• Prestressed Concrete 1.00
Shear and Torsion• Normalweight Concrete 0.80• Lightweight Concrete 0.65
Axial Compression 0.75
Bearing 0.70
Compression in Anchorages• Normalweight Concrete 0.80• Lightweight Concrete 0.65
Compression (Strut-and-Tie) 0.70
Table 6.4: Concrete Resistance Factors φ
Strength Limit State φ
Flexure 1.00
Shear 1.00
Tension• Yielding 0.95• Fracture 0.80
Axial Compression• Steel 0.90• Composite 0.90
Shear Connectors 0.85
Table 6.5: Steel Resistance Factors φ
For the extreme limit state the resistance factors φ should be taken as unity.
This is because at this limit state we check for survivability of the structure to
the extreme event. Repairs can be made to the structure when damage has
occurred. This is the most reasonably economical approach.
6.2 Construction & Design Codes
explain AASHTO, ACI, LRFD, CHOC, Difference btw.
7
Culverts
B O X I N
A B O X
ADD content ...
8
Slabs
ADD content ...
8.1 Slab Bridge
8.2 Bridge Deck
9
Girders
9.1 ’L=15m’ Girders
ADD ... RC "T"-Beams and Rolled wide-flange Steel Beams
9.2 ’L=20m’ Girders
ADD Pretensioned concrete beam
9.3 ’L=30m’ Girders
post-tensioned concrete beams and steel plate girder
10
Trusses
10.1 Overview
ADD content ...
10.2 A typical pedestrian truss bridge: the ”Pratt” truss
Loads
Structural Analysis
Steel Design
Timber Design
10.3 A typical vehicular truss bridge: the ”Warren” truss
Loads
Structural Analysis
Steel Design
Timber Design
11
Integral Bridges
11.1 Frames
ADD content ...
12
Abutments
12.1 Parts
ADD content ... Pedestal, Stem, Backwall, Wingwall, Footing: Talon and Feet?
12.2 Cantilever Wall
12.3 Semi-gravity Wall
12.4 Counter-fort Wall
13
Piers
ADD content ...
13.1 Hammerhead
13.2 Column-bent
14
Foundations
ADD content ...
14.1 Piles
15
Accessories
ADD content ...
15.1 Diaphragms
15.2 Bearings and Joints
15.3 Railings, Curbs and Barriers
15.4 Approach Slabs
Approach slabs reduce live load surcharge.
Design Aids
Box Culverts FormulasH
I2
I2
L
I1 I1
A B
CD
k =I2HI1L
y Positive
x Negative
For q 6= w
Ma = Mb = − L2
12· w(2k + 3)− qk
k2 + 4k + 3
Mc = Md = − L2
12· q(2k + 3)− wk
k2 + 4k + 3
For q = w
Ma = Mb = Mc = Md = −wL2
12· k + 3
k2 + 4k + 3
M1 =wL2
8− Ma + Mb
2, M2 =
qL2
8− Mc + Md
2
Ma = Mb = −PL2
24· 4k + 9)
k2 + 4k + 3
Mc = Md = −PL2
24· 4k + 9
k2 + 4k + 3
For k = 1
Ma = Mb = −13PL192
Mc = Md = −7PL192
Ma = Mb = Mc = Md = − pH2k12(k + 1)
For k = 1 and H = L
Ma = Mb = Mc = Md = − pH2
24
M0 =pH2
8− Ma + Md
2
Ma = Mb = − pH2k(2k + 7)60(k2 + 4k + 3)
Mc = Md = − pH2k(3k + 8)60(k2 + 4k + 3)
For k = 1 and H = L
Ma = Mb = −3pH2
160, Mc = Md = −11pH2
480
M0 = 0.064pH2 − (Ma + 0.577(Md −Ma))
Ma = Mb = − (A + D)(2k + 3)− D(3k + 3)3(k2 + 4k + 3)
Mc = Md = −D(3k + 3)− (A + D)k3(k2 + 4k + 3)
A =pb2k60H2 (10H2 − 3b2)
D =pbak2H2
(H2 − a2 − b2 45a− 2b
270a
)
Bibliography
AASHTO. A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets. American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, 2011.
AASHTO. LRFD Bridge Design Specifications. American Association of State
Highway and Transportation Officials, 2012.
Index
abutments, 20, 39approach slab, 21arch bridges, 26
barriers, 20beams, 20bearings, 20braking force, 38bridge types, 22
cable-stayed bridges, 26cantilever bridges, 26centrifugal force, 38clear roadway, 21culverts, 23, 39
dead loads, 35deck, 20diaphragms, 20distribution factors, 42drainage, 20dynamic allowance, 38dynamic load, 38
earth loads, 39earth surcharge, 39
fatigue, 38
girder bridges, 24girders, 20
HL-93 design lane, 38HL-93 design tandem, 36HL-93 design truck, 36HL-93 fatigue truck, 38horizontal clearance, 22
impact, 38integral bridges, 25
joints, 20
lane width, 21license, 4live load surcharge, 39live loads, 36LRFD, 49
median, 21
neoprene pads, 21
pedestrian live load, 38permanent load, 35, 39piers, 20
railings, 20roadway width, 21
shoulder width, 21slab bridges, 24steel rollers, 20stringers, 20substructure, 19, 20superimposed dead loads, 35superstructure, 19, 20surcharge, 39suspension bridges, 27
truss bridges, 25
vehicular live loads, 36, 38vertical clearance, 22
wearing surface, 20wing walls, 39wingwalls, 39