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LRFD Steel Girder SuperStructure Design Example

Abutment and Wingwall Design Example Design Step 7
Table of Contents
Design Step 7.1 - Obtain Design Criteria

Design Step 7.2 - Select Optimum Abutment Type
Design Step 7.3 - Select Preliminary Abutment Dimensions
Design Step 7.4 - Compute Dead Load Effects
Design Step 7.5 - Compute Live Load Effects
Design Step 7.6 - Compute Other Load Effects
Design Step 7.7 - Analyze and Combine Force Effects
Design Step 7.8 - Check Stability and Safety Requirements
Design Step 7.9 - Design Abutment Backwall
Design Step 7.10 - Design Abutment Stem
Design Step 7.11 - Design Abutment Footing
Design Step 7.12 - Draw Schematic of Final Abutment Design
Design Step 7.2 - Select Optimum Wingwall Type
Design Step 7.3 - Select Preliminary Wingwall Dimensions
Design Step 7.9 - Design Wingwall Stem
Design Step 7.12 - Draw Schematic of Final Wingwall Design
Design Step 7.1 - Obtain Design Criteria
This abutment and wingwall design example is based on AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (through 2002 interims). The design methods presented
throughout the example are meant to be the most widely used in general bridg e engineering practice. The example covers the abutment backwall, stem, and
footing design, using pile loads from Design Step P, Pile Foundation Design Example. The wingwall design focuses on the wingwall stem only. All applicab le
loads that apply to the abutment and wingwall are either taken from design s oftware or calculated herein.
The wingwall design utilizes the same flowchart as the abutment. Design Step 7.1 is shared by both the abutment and wingwall. After Design Step 7.1, Des ign
Steps 7.2 through 7.12 are for the abutment. For the wingwall, any Design St eps from 7.2 through 7.12 that apply to the wingwall follow at the end of th e
abutment design steps. For example, there are two Design Steps 7.2 - one for the abutment and one for the wingwall (after Design Step 7.12 of the abutme nt).
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Refer to Design Step 1 for introductory information about this design exampl e. Additional information is presented about the design assumptions, methodo logy,
and criteria for the entire bridge, including the abutments and wingwalls.
In order to begin the design, the abutment and wingwall properties as well a s information about the superstructure that the abutment supports is require d.
The following units are defined for use in this design example:
It should be noted that the superstructure loads and plate girder dimensions used in this design step are based on the first trial of the girder design.
Material properties:
Concrete density:
STable 3.5.1-1
Concrete 28-day compressive strength:
S5.4.2.1 & SC5.4.2.1 & STable C5.4.2.1-1
Reinforcement strength:
S5.4.3
Reinforcing steel cover requirements:

Backwall back cover:
STable 5.12.3-1
Stem back cover:
STable 5.12.3-1
Footing top cover:
STable 5.12.3-1
Footing bottom cover:
STable 5.12.3-1
Backwall back cover - Assuming that the backwall will be subject to deicing salts, the cover is set at 2.5 inches.
STable 5.12.3-1
Stem cover
- The stem cover is set at 2.5 inches. This will allow the vertical flexure reinforcement in the stem to be lapped with the vertical back face reinforce ment in the
backwall. Also, it is assumed that the stem may be exposed to deicing salts due to the abutment having an expansion joint.
STable 5.12.3-1
Footing top cover - The footing top cover is set at 2.0 inches.
STable 5.12.3-1
Footing bottom cover - Since the footing bottom is cast directly against the earth, the footing bottom cover is set at 3.0 inches.
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STable 5.12.3-1
Relevant superstructure data:
Girder spacing:
Number of girders:
Span length:
Parapet height:
Parapet weight (each):
Out-to-out deck width:

Superstructure data - The above superstructure information was taken from Design Steps 1 and 2.
Abutment and wingwall height S2.3.3.2
Abutment stem height:
Wingwall stem design height:
use height at 3/4 point
Abutment and wingwall length S11.6.1.4

Abutment length:
Wingwall length:
Design Step 7.2 - Select Optimum Abutment Type
Selecting the optimal abutment type depends on the site conditions, cost con siderations, superstructure geometry, and aesthetics. The most common
abutment types include cantilever, gravity, counterfort, mechanically-stabil ized earth, stub, semi-stub or shelf, open or spill through, and integral or
semi-integral. For this design example, a full-depth reinforced concrete can tilever abutment was chosen because it is the most economical for the site
conditions. For a concrete cantilever abutment, the overturning forces are b alanced by the vertical earth load on the abutment heel. Concrete cantilever
abutments are the typical abutment type used for most bridge designs and is considered optimal for this abutment design example.
S11.2
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Figure 7-1 Full-Depth Reinforced Concrete Cantilever Abutment

Design Step 7.3 - Select Preliminary Abutment Dimensions
Since AASHTO does not have standards for the abutment backwall, stem, or foo ting maximum or minimum dimensions, the designer should base the
preliminary abutment dimensions on state specific standards, previous design s, and past experience. The abutment stem, however, must be wide enough to
allow for the minimum displacement requirements. The minimum support length is calculated in Design Step 7.6.
S4.7.4.4
The following figure shows the preliminary dimensions for this abutment desi gn example.
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Figure 7-2 Preliminary Abutment Dimensions

For sealed expansion joints, slope the top surface of the abutment (excludin g bearing seats) a minimum of 5% towards the edge.
S2.5.2.1.2
Once the preliminary abutment dimensions are selected, the corresponding dea d loads can be computed. Along with the abutment dead loads, the
superstructure dead loads must be computed. The superstructure dead loads ac ting on the abutment will be given based on the superstructure output from t he
software used to design the superstructure. The dead loads are calculated on a per foot basis. Also, the dead loads are calculated assuming the beam sea t is
level.
S3.5.1
The superstructure dead load reactions per bearing were obtained from trial one of the steel grider design and are as follows.
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Fascia girder:
Interior girder:
As previously stated, the superstructure dead load reactions must be convert ed into a load applied to a one-foot strip of abutment. This is accomplished by
adding the two fascia girder dead load reactions with the three interior gir der dead load reactions and then dividing by the abutment length.
Backwall dead load:
Stem dead load:
Footing dead load:
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Earth dead load:

use average of loose and compacted gravel
STable 3.5.1-1

The live load effects were also obtained from trial one of the girder design . The reactions for one girder are given as unfactored, without impact, and without
distribution factors. The given reactions are converted into one loaded lane and then converted into a per foot load.
Dynamic load allowance, IM
STable 3.6.2.1-1
Multiple presence factor, m (1 lane)
STable 3.6.1.1.2-1
Multiple presence factor, m (2 lanes)
STable 3.6.1.1.2-1
Multiple presence factor, m (3 lanes)
STable 3.6.1.1.2-1
For this design example, the backwall live load is computed by placing three design truck axles along the abutment and calculating the load on a per foo t basis
including impact and the multiple presence factor. This load is applied to t he entire length of abutment backwall and is assumed to act at the front top corner
(bridge side) of the backwall. This load is not applied, however, when desig ning the abutment stem or footing.
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The following loads are obtained from girder design software output for one lane loaded and they are applied at the beam seat or top of abutment stem fo r the
stem design.
Based on first trial of girder design
The controlling maximum and minimum live loads are for three lanes loaded. T he loads are multiplied by dynamic load allowance and the multiple presence
factor.
Maximum unfactored live load used for abutment stem design:
for one lane
Minimum unfactored live load representing uplift used for abutment stem desi gn:
for one lane
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The following loads are applied at the beam seat or top of abutment stem for the footing design. The loads do not include dynamic load allowance, but do
include the multiple presence factor.
S3.6.2.1
Maximum unfactored live load used for abutment footing design:
for one lane loaded
Minimum unfactored vehicle load used for abutment footing design:
for one lane loaded

Other load effects that need to be computed include braking force, wind load s, earthquake loads, earth pressure, live load surcharge, and temperature lo ads.
Braking Force
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Since the abutment has expansion bearings, the braking force does not apply at the abutment. The entire braking force is resisted by the fixed bearings
located at the pier. Braking force calculations are provided in Design Step 8.
Wind Load on Superstructure
S3.8.1.2
When calculating the superstructure wind load, the total depth from the top of the barrier to the bottom of the girder is required. Included in this dep th is any
haunch and/or depth due to the bridge deck cross slope. Once the total depth is known, the wind area can be calculated and the wind pressure can be
applied.
The total depth is:
overhang deck thickness

assume no cross slope for design
top flange embedded in haunch; therefore, ignore top flange thickness
based on first trial of girder design
use maximum bottom flange thickness, based on first trial of girder d esign
The wind load on the abutment from the superstructure will be from one-half of one span length or:
The wind area is:
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Since the abutment is less than 30 feet in height, the design wind velocity, VDZ, does not have to be adjusted and is equal to the base wind velocity.
S3.8.1.1
From this, the design wind pressure is equal to the base wind pressure:
S3.8.1.2.1
or
Also, the total wind loading on girders must be greater than or equal to 0.3 0 klf:
S3.8.1.2.1
, which is greater than 0.30 klf
The wind load from the superstructure acting on the abutment depends on the attack angle of the wind. Two wind load calculations are provided for two
different wind attack angles. All wind loads are tabulated in Table 7-1 for the various attack angles. The attack angle is measured from a line perpendi cular to
the girder longitudinal axis. The wind pressure can be applied to either sup erstructure face. The base wind pressures for the superstructure for various attack
angles are given in STable 3.8.1.2.2-1. Since the abutment has expansion bearings, the longitudinal component of t he wind load on superstructure will not be
resisted by the abutment and is not required to be calculated. The fixed pie r will resist the longitudinal wind component.
S3.8.1.2.2
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Figure 7-3 Application of Superstructure Wind Load on Abutment

For a wind attack angle of 0 degrees, the superstructure wind loads acting o n the abutment are:
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STable 3.8.1.2.2-1
not applicable due to expansion bearings at abutment

For a wind attack angle of 60 degrees, the superstructure wind loads acting on the abutment are:
STable 3.8.1.2.2-1

Abutment Design Wind Loads from Superstructure
Wind Attack Angle Bridge Transverse Axis Bridge * Longitudinal Axis
Degrees
Kips
Kips
30.69
0.00
15
27.01
3.68
30
25.16
7.37
45
20.25
9.82
60
10.43
11.66
* Provided but not applicable due to expansion bearings at abutment.

Table 7-1 Abutment Design Wind Loads from Superstructure for Various Wind Attack Angles
Wind Load on Abutment (Substructure)
S3.8.1.2.3
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The wind loads acting on the exposed portion of the abutment front and end e levations are calculated from a base wind pressure of 0.040 ksf. These loads act
simultaneously with the superstructure wind loads.
Since all wind loads acting on the abutment front face decrease the maximum longitudinal moment, all abutment front face wind loads will be conservative ly
ignored.
The abutment exposed end elevation wind area is:
Two wind load calculations for the abutment end elevation are shown below fo r a wind attack angle of zero and sixty degrees. All other wind attack angle s do
not control and are not shown.
For a wind attack angle of 0 degrees, the wind loads acting on the abutment end elevation are:
For a wind attack angle of 60 degrees, the wind loads acting on the abutment end elevation are:
Wind Load on Vehicles

S3.8.1.3
The wind load applied to vehicles is given as 0.10 klf acting normal to and 6.0 feet above the roadway. For wind loads that are not normal to the roadwa y, the
Specifications give a table of wind components on live load. For normal and skewed wind pressures on vehicles, the wind load is calculated by multiplyin g the
wind component by the length of structure over which it acts. An example cal culation is provided and Table 7-2 shows all the vehicle wind loads for the various
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wind attack angles. As with the superstructure wind load, the longitudinal w ind load on vehicles is not resisted by the abutment due to expansion bearin gs. The
calculation for longitudinal vehicular wind loads is not required but is pro vided in this design example.
For a wind attack angle of 0 degrees, the vehicular wind loads are:
STable 3.8.1.3-1
STable 3.8.1.3-1
Design Vehicular Wind Loads
Wind Attack Angle Bridge Transverse Axis Bridge * Longitudinal Axis
Degrees
Kips
Kips
6.00
0.00
15
5.28
0.72
30
4.92
1.44
45
3.96
1.92
60
2.04
2.28
* Provided but not applicable due to expansion bearings at abutment.

Table 7-2 Design Vehicular Wind Loads for Various Wind Attack Angles Vertical Wind Load
S3.8.2
The vertical wind load is calculated by multiplying a 0.020 ksf vertical win d pressure by the out-to-out bridge deck width. It is applied to the windwar d
quarter-point of the deck only for limit states that do not include wind on live load. Also, the wind attack angle must be zero degrees for the vertical wind load to
apply.
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acts vertically upward
Earthquake Load
S3.10
This design example assumes that the structure is located in Seismic Zone I with an acceleration coefficient of 0.02 and a Soil Type I. For Seismic Zone I, no
seismic analysis is required except designing for the minimum connection for ce between the superstructure and substructure and the minimum bridge seat
requirements.
S4.7.4.1
S3.10.9
S4.7.4.4
The horizontal connection force in the restrained direction is 0.1 times the vertical reaction due to the tributary permanent load and the tributary liv e loads
assumed to exist during an earthquake. In addition, since all abutment beari ngs are restrained in the transverse direction, the tributary permanent load can be
taken as the reaction at the bearing. Also, EQ
is assumed to be zero. Therefore, no tributary live loads will be considered . This transverse load is calculate and used to design the bearing anchor bo lts and
is mentioned here for reference only. Refer to Design Step 6 for bearing and anchor bolt design and the calculation of the horizontal connection force.
S3.10.9.2
SC3.10.9.2
S3.4.1
From S4.7.4.3, for Seismic Zone I, no seismic analysis is required. Therefore, the minimu m displacement requirement must be obtained from a percentage of
the empirical seat width. The percentage of the minimum support length, N, i s based on Seismic Zone I, an acceleration coefficient of 0.02, and Soil Typ e I.
From the above information, 50 percent or greater of the minimum support len gth is required.
S4.7.4.4
STable 4.7.4.4-1
Minimum support length required:
S4.7.4.4
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Use
Since the selected preliminary abutment dimensions in Design Step 7.3 leave 18 inches as a support length, this design example will use 100 percent of t he
minimum support length.
STable 4.7.4.4-1
Figure 7-4 Minimum Support Length Required

Earth Loads
S3.11
The earth loads that need to be investigated for this design example include loads due to basic lateral earth pressure, loads due to uniform surcharge, and live
load surcharge loads.
S3.11.5
S3.11.6
The water table is considered to be below the bottom of footing for this des ign example. Therefore, the effect of hydrostatic water pressure does not ne ed to be
added to the earth pressure. Hydrostatic water pressure should be avoided if possible in all abutment and retaining wall design cases through the design of an
appropriate drainage system. Some ways that can reduce or eliminate hydrosta tic water pressure include the use of pipe drains, gravel drains, perforated
drains, geosynthetic drains, or backfilling with crushed rock. It should be noted that the use of weep holes, or drains at the wall face, do not assure fully drained
conditions.
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S3.11.3
S11.6.6
Loads due to basic lateral earth pressure:
S3.11.5
To obtain the lateral loads due to basic earth pressure, the earth pressure (p) must first be calculated from the following equation.
S3.11.5.1
Bottom of backwall lateral earth load:

obtained from geotechnical information
STable 3.5.1-1
backwall height
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Figure 7-5 Backwall Design Earth Pressure

Once the lateral earth pressure is calculated, the lateral load due to the e arth pressure can be calculated. This load acts at a distance of H/3 from th e bottom
of the section being investigated.
S3.11.5.1
SC3.11.5.1
Bottom of abutment stem lateral earth load:
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STable 3.5.1-1
height used for maximum moment at bottom of abutment stem
Figure 7-6 Abutment Stem Design Earth Pressure

S3.11.5.1
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SC3.11.5.1
Bottom of footing lateral earth load:

STable 3.5.1-1
height from top of backwall to bottom of footing
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Figure 7-7 Bottom of Footing Design Earth Load

S3.11.5.1
SC3.11.5.1
Loads due to uniform surcharge:
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S3.11.6.1
Since an approach slab and roadway will cover the abutment backfill material , no uniform surcharge load will be applied.
Loads due to live load surcharge:
S3.11.6.4
Loads due to live load surcharge must be applied when a vehicular live load acts on the backfill surface behind the back face within one-half the wall h eight.
The horizontal pressure increase due to live load surcharge is estimated bas ed on the following equation:
Bottom of backwall live load surcharge load:

STable 3.5.1-1
equivalent height of soil for vehicular loading based on 7ft backwall height (interpolate between 4 and 3 in the Table)
STable 3.11.6.4-1
The lateral load due to the live load surcharge is:
Bottom of abutment stem live load surcharge load:
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STable 3.5.1-1
equivalent height of soil for vehicular loading based on stem height
STable 3.11.6.4-1
Bottom of footing live load surcharge load:

STable 3.5.1-1
equivalent height of soil for vehicular loading
STable 3.11.6.4-1
Since one edge of the approach slab will be supported by the abutment, a red uction of live load surcharge could be taken into account. For this design
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example, a surcharge reduction is not accounted for.

S3.11.6.5
Loads due to temperature:
S3.12
For this abutment design example, two horizontal temperature loads need to b e calculated: load due to temperature rise and load due to temperature fall. To
calculate these loads, the steel girder setting temperature is required. Als o, the temperature range, as well as the thermal coefficient of expansion fo r steel, is
needed. The expansion or contraction can then be calculated. Using the expan sion or contraction, the thermal loads can be calculated based on the neopre ne
bearing properties.
S3.12.2.2
STable 3.12.2.1-1
S6.4.1
S14.6.3.1
(in/in/oF)
S6.4.1
o
assumed steel girder setting temperature
For this design example, assume a moderate climate. The temperature range is then 0 oF to 120 oF
STable 3.12.2.1-1
Expansion calculation:
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Contraction calculation:
Once the expansion and contraction is known, the loads due to temperature ca n be calculated based on the following equation:
S14.6.3.1
Before the loads due to temperature rise and fall can be calculated, the neo prene bearing properties are needed (see Design Step 6). If the bearing pad
design is not complete at the time the temperature loads are being calculate d, the temperature loads can be estimated by assuming bearing pad properties
that are larger than expected from the bearing pad design. The bearing pad p roperties for this design example are:
shear modulus
STable 14.7.5.2-1
area of the bearing pad in plan view
elastomer thickness (not including steel reinforcement)

Load due to temperature rise:
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per bearing
Now, multiply Hurise by five bearings and divide by the abutment length to get the total load du e to temperature rise:
Load due to temperature fall:
Now, multiply Hufall by five bearings and divide by the abutment length to get the total load du e to temperature fall:

There are three critical locations where the force effects need to be combin ed and analyzed for an abutment design. They are the base or bottom of the
backwall, the bottom of stem or top of footing, and the bottom of footing. F or the backwall and stem design, transverse horizontal loads do not need to be
considered due to the high moment of inertia about that axis, but at the bot tom of footing, the transverse horizontal loads will need to be considered f or the
footing and pile design, although they are still minimal.
Bottom of Abutment Backwall
In order to analyze and combine the force effects, the abutment backwall dim ensions, the appropriate loads, and the application location of the loads ar e
needed. The small moment that is created by the top of the backwall corbel c oncrete will be neglected in this design example.
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Figure 7-8 Abutment Backwall Dimensions and Loading

The following limit states will be investigated for the backwall analysis. T he load factor for future wearing surface is given, but the load due to futu re wearing
surface on the abutment backwall will be ignored since its effects are negli gible. Also, limit states that are not shown either do not control or are no t applicable.
In addition, Strength III and Strength V limit states are included but gener ally will not control for an abutment with expansion bearings. Strength III or Strength
V may control for abutments supporting fixed bearings.
Load Factors
Strength I Strength III Strength V
Service I
Loads max min max min max min max min

DC
1.25 0.90 1.25 0.90 1.25 0.90 1.00 1.00
DW
1.50 0.65 1.50 0.65 1.50 0.65 1.00 1.00
LL
1.75 1.75
EH
1.50 0.90 1.50 0.90 1.50 0.90 1.00 1.00
LS
1.75 1.75
---
---
---
---
1.35 1.35 1.00 1.00
1.35 1.35 1.00 1.00

STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-2
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Table 7-3 Applicable Abutment Backwall Limit States with the Corresponding Lo ad Factors
The loads that are required from Design Steps 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 include:
Abutment backwall Strength I force effects:

The following load factors will be used to calculate the force effects for S trength I. Note that eta (), the product of ductility, redundancy, and oper ational
importance factors, is not shown. Eta is discussed in detail in Design Step 1. For all portions of this design example, eta is taken as 1.0, and will no t be shown.
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
The factored vertical force at the base of the backwall is:
The factored longitudinal shear force at the base of the backwall is:
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The factored moment at the base of the backwall is:
Abutment backwall Strength III force effects:

The following load factors will be used to calculate the force effects for S trength III:
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
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Abutment backwall Strength V force effects:

The following load factors will be used to calculate the force effects for S trength V:
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
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Abutment backwall Service I force effects:

The following load factors will be used to calculate the force effects for S ervice I:
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
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The maximum factored backwall vertical force, shear force, and moment for th e strength limit state are:
Bottom of Abutment Stem

The combination of force effects for the bottom of abutment stem are similar to the backwall with the addition of the superstructure dead and live loads .
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Figure 7-9 Abutment Stem Dimensions and Loading

The force effects for the stem will be combined for the same limit states as the backwall. The loads and load factors are also similar to the backwall w ith the
addition of wind on structure, wind on live load, and thermal effects. As wi th the backwall, the extreme event limit states will not be investigated.
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Load Factors
Service I

DC
1.25 0.90 1.25 0.90 1.25 0.90 1.00 1.00
DW
1.50 0.65 1.50 0.65 1.50 0.65 1.00 1.00
LL
1.75 1.75
EH
1.50 0.90 1.50 0.90 1.50 0.90 1.00 1.00
LS
1.75 1.75
WS
---
---
WL
---
---
TU
---
---
---
---
1.35 1.35 1.00 1.00
1.35 1.35 1.00 1.00
1.40 1.40 0.40 0.40 0.30 0.30

---
---
1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 1.00 1.00

STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-2
Table 7-4 Applicable Abutment Stem Limit States with the Corresponding Load Factors
The loads that are required from Design Steps 7.4, 7.5 and 7.6 include:
Abutment stem Strength I force effects:

The following load factors will be used to calculate the controlling force e ffects for Strength I:
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STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
use contraction temperature force
STable 3.4.1-1
The factored vertical force at the base of the abutment stem is:
The factored longitudinal shear force at the base of the stem is:
The factored moment about the bridge transverse axis at the base of the abut ment stem is:
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Abutment stem Strength III force effects:

STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-2
all longitudinal wind loads ignored
STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-1
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Abutment stem Strength V force effects:

STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
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all longitudinal wind loads ignored

STable 3.4.1-1
only applicable for wind angle of 0 degrees
STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-1
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Abutment stem Service I force effects:

STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
use for wind on stem end face for controlling wind at 60 degrees
STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-1
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The maximum factored abutment stem vertical force, shear force, and moment f or the strength limit state are:
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Bottom of Abutment Footing

The combination of force effects for the bottom of abutment footing are simi lar to the backwall and stem with the addition of the earth load on the abut ment
heel. Also, dynamic load allowance must be removed from the live load portio n of the force effects for foundation components that are completely below t he
ground level.
S3.6.2.1
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Figure 7-10 Abutment Footing Dimensions and Loading
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The force effects for the bottom of footing will be combined for the same li mit states as the backwall and stem. The loads and load factors are also sim ilar with
the addition of vertical earth load.
Load Factors
Service I

DC
1.25 0.90 1.25 0.90 1.25 0.90 1.00 1.00
DW
1.50 0.65 1.50 0.65 1.50 0.65 1.00 1.00
LL
1.75 1.75
EH
1.50 0.90 1.50 0.90 1.50 0.90 1.00 1.00
EV
1.35 1.00 1.35 1.00 1.35 1.00 1.00 1.00
LS
1.75 1.75
WS
---
---
WL
---
---
TU
---
---
---
---
1.35 1.35 1.00 1.00
1.35 1.35 1.00 1.00
1.40 1.40 0.40 0.40 0.30 0.30

---
---
1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 1.00 1.00

STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-2
Table 7-5 Applicable Abutment Footing Limit States with the Corresponding Load Factors
The loads that are required from Design Steps 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 include:
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Abutment bottom of footing Strength I force effects using the maximum load f actors:
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-2
use maximum value to maximize the pile loads
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
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STable 3.4.1-1
The factored vertical force at the bottom of footing is:
The factored longitudinal horizontal force at the bottom of footing is:
The factored transverse horizontal force at the bottom of footing is:

The load factors for the loads that produce transverse horizontal for ces are zero for Strength I.
The factored moment about the bridge transverse axis at the bottom of footin g is:
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The factored moment about the bridge longitudinal axis at the bottom of foot ing is:
Abutment bottom of footing Strength I force effects using the minimum load f actors:
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-2
use minimum value to minimize the pile loads
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-1
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Abutment bottom of footing Strength III force effects:

Load Combinations
There are numerous load factor combinations for each limit state as can be s een from STables 3.4.1-1 and 3.4.1-2. It is possible to check one
limit state, such as Strength I, over and over again using many different lo ad factor combinations to obtain the controlling factored effects. The
engineer should use engineering judgement when selecting the most appropriat e load factor for each individual load within a limit state.
For the Strength III force effects below, the horizontal earth load is facto red by the maximum load factor while the vertical earth load is factored
by the minimum factor to maximize the overturning moment.
S3.4.1
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-2
use minimum value to maximize the longitudinal moment
STable 3.4.1-2
use a wind angle of 0 degrees
STable 3.4.1-1
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STable 3.4.1-1
Vertical wind load will be ignored since the moment of inertia about the abu tment longitudinal axis is so large.
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Abutment bottom of footing Strength V force effects:

STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-2
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STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-2
use minimum value to maximize the longitudinal moment
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
use a wind angle of 0 degrees
STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-1
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The factored transverse shear force at the bottom of footing is:
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Abutment bottom of footing Service I force effects for wind at 0 degrees and maximum live load:
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
use wind at 0 degrees
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STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-1
The factored longitudinal shear force at the bottom of footing is:
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Abutment bottom of footing Service I force effects for wind at 60 degrees an d minimum live load:
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
use for wind on stem end face for wind at 60 degrees
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STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-1
The factored longitudinal shear force at the bottom of footing is:
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The following table summarizes the combined forces at the bottom of footing that were calculated above. The forces were calculated at the center of the
bottom of footing. The values shown in the table were multiplied by the abut ment length to obtain the total effect. These forces are required for the
geotechnical engineer to design the pile foundation. It should be noted that Design Step P was based on preliminary pile foundation design forces. In an actual
design, the geotechnical engineer would need to revisit the pile foundation design calculations and update the results based on the final design bottom of
footing forces given below.
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Limit State
Lateral Load
Vertical Force Long. Moment Trans. Moment
Lateral Load
(K)
(K-ft)
(K-ft)
(Long. Direction) (Trans. Direction)
(K)
(K)
Strength I Max/Final
2426
8020
913
Strength I Min/Final
1366
4836
610
Strength III Max/Final 1815
6022
795
769
47
Service I Max/Final
1790
5302
353
607
16
Service I Min/Final
1508
5310
63
608
Table 7-6 Pile Foundation Design Forces

Design Step 7.8 - Check Stability and Safety Requirements
For abutment footings supported by piles, the stability and safety requireme nts deal with the amount of settlement that will occur to the substructure. For this
design example, 1.5 inches of horizontal movement is acceptable and 0.5 inch es of vertical settlement is acceptable. Design Step P verifies that less th an the
allowable horizontal and vertical displacements will take place using the pi le size and layout described in Design Step P.
S10.7.2.2 & C11.5.2
Design Step 7.9 - Design Abutment Backwall
It is recommended that Pier Design Step 8.8 is reviewed prior to beginning t he abutment design. Design Step 8.8 reviews the design philosophy used to
design the structural components of the pier and is applicable for the abutm ent as well.
Design for flexure:
Assume #5 bars:
First, the minimum reinforcement requirements will be calculated. The tensil e reinforcement provided must be enough to develop a factored flexural resis tance
at least equal to the lesser of 1.2 times the cracking strength or 1.33 time s the factored moment from the applicable strength load combinations.
S5.7.3.3.2
The cracking strength is calculated by:
SEquation
5.7.3.6.2-2
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Figure 7-11 Abutment Backwall Cracking Moment Dimensions
S5.4.2.6
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1.33 times the factored controlling backwall moment is:
Since 1.33 times the controlling factored backwall moment controls the minim um reinforcement requirements, use:
Effective depth, d e = total backwall thickness - cover - 1/2 bar diameter

backwall thickness
Solve for the required amount of reinforcing steel, as follows:
S5.5.4.2.1
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Note: The above two equations are derived formulas that can be found in most reinforced concrete textbooks.
Required bar spacing =

Use #5 bars @
per foot
Once the bar size and spacing are known, the maximum reinforcement limit mus t be checked.
S5.7.3.3.1
S5.7.2.2
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S5.7.2.2
where
S5.7.3.3.1
OK
The backwall flexure reinforcement bar spacing was set at 9.0 inches so that it could lap with the flexure reinforcement in the stem. Originally, the ba ckwall
bars were set at 12.0 inches. After completing the stem design, the backwall design was updated to match the stem flexure reinforcement bar spacing.
Check crack control:
The control of cracking by distribution of reinforcement must be checked.
S5.7.3.4
Since this design example assumes that the backwall will be exposed to deici ng salts, use:
Thickness of clear cover used to compute d c should not be greater than 2 inches:
use
Concrete area with centroid the same as transverse bar and bounded by the cr oss section and line parallel to neutral axis:
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The equation that gives the allowable reinforcement service load stress for crack control is:
where
Use
S5.4.3.2
S5.4.2.4
Use
Service backwall total load moment:
To solve for the actual stress in the reinforcement, the transformed moment of inertia and the distance from the neutral axis to the centroid of the
reinforcement must be computed:
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Figure 7-12 Abutment Backwall Crack Control Check

Once kde is known, the transformed moment of inertia can be computed:
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Now, the actual stress in the reinforcement can be computed:
OK
Design for shear:
The nominal shear resistance is the lesser of:

S5.8.3.3
or
where:
and
neglect for this abutment design
Before the nominal shear resistance can be calculated, all the variables use d in the above equations need to be defined.
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S5.8.3.4.1
S5.8.2.9
where:
Now, Vn1 and Vn2 can be calculated:

For
Use:
The factored shear resistance is then:
S5.5.4.2.1
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OK
Shrinkage and temperature reinforcement:
S5.10.8
For members less than 48.0 inches thick, the area of reinforcement in each d irection shall not be spaced greater than 12.0 inches and satisfy the lesser of:
S5.10.8.2
As must be greater than or equal to 0.36in 2/ft

The above steel must be distributed equally on both faces of the backwall.
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Try 1 horizontal # 4 bar for each face of the backwall at 12.0 inch spacing:
OK
Based on the backwall design, #5 bars at 9.0 inch spacing will be used for t he back face flexure reinforcement. The same bar size and spacing will be us ed for
the front face vertical reinforcement. The horizontal temperature and shrink age reinforcement will consist of #4 bars at 12.0 inch spacing for the front and back
faces.
Design Step 7.10 - Design Abutment Stem
Design for flexure:
Assume #9 bars:
As with the backwall, the minimum reinforcement requirements will be calcula ted for the stem. The tensile reinforcement provided must be enough to devel op
a factored flexural resistance at least equal to the lesser of 1.2 times the cracking strength or 1.33 times the factored moment from the applicable str ength load
combinations.
S5.7.3.3.2
SEquation
5.7.3.6.2-2
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Figure 7-13 Abutment stem Cracking Moment Dimensions
S5.4.2.6
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1.33 times the factored controlling stem moment is:
1.2 times the cracking moment controls the minimum reinforcement requirement s. 1.2 times the cracking moment is also greater than the controlling applie d
factored moment, therefore, use 1.2 times the cracking moment for design.

thickness of stem:
S5.5.4.2.1
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Use #9 bars @
per foot
Now, the maximum reinforcement limit must be checked. This check could be sk ipped since the calculated factored design moment is less than 1.2 times the
cracking moment.
S5.7.3.3.1
S5.7.2.2
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S5.7.2.2
where
S5.7.3.3.1
OK
S5.7.3.4
Since this design example assumes that the abutment stem will be exposed to deicing salts, use:
use
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where
Use
S5.4.3.2
S5.4.2.4
Use
Stem factored service moment:
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Figure 7-14 Abutment Stem Crack Control Check

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OK
Design for shear:

S5.8.3.3
or
where:
and
S5.8.3.4.1
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S5.8.2.9
where:

For
use
S5.5.4.2.1
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OK
S5.10.8
S5.10.8.2

The above steel must be distributed equally on both faces of the stem.
Try 1 horizontal # 5 bar for each face of the stem at 9.0 inch spacing:
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OK
Based on the abutment stem design, #9 bars at 9.0 inch spacing will be used for the back face flexure reinforcement. The same bar size and spacing will be
used for the front face vertical reinforcement to reduce design steps. The h orizontal temperature and shrinkage reinforcement will consist of #5 bars at 9.0 inch
spacing for the front and back faces.
Design Step 7.11 - Design Abutment Footing
The abutment footing is designed for flexure in the heel and toe, one-way an d two-way shear action, and the control of cracking by the distribution of
reinforcement. For footings supported by pile foundations, the footing and p ile foundation designs are interdependent and should be designed concurrentl y to
be more efficient. Refer to Design Step P for the pile foundation design.
S5.13.3
S5.7.3.4
The following figures show the assumed footing dimensions and pile locations within the footing.
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Figure 7-15 Abutment Footing and Pile Foundation Plan View
Figure 7-16 Abutment Footing and Pile Foundation Elevation View

Design for flexure:
The flexure reinforcement must be designed at two critical sections for abut ment footings. The two sections include the back and front face of the stem. The
moments at the abutment faces are calculated from the pile reactions.
S5.13.3.4
For the abutment front face, the following moment arm will be used:
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Figure 7-17 Abutment Toe Critical Flexure Section

The controlling moment on the critical section occurs when the pile loads on the front row of piles are maximized. From Tables P-17 to P-20, the front r ow pile
loads are maximized for Strength I using the maximum load factors at the fin al construction condition and are summarized below.
Since the above pile loads are already factored, no load factors need to be applied and the total factored moment is as follows:
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The moment on a per foot basis is then:
Once the maximum moment at the critical section is known, the same procedure that was used for the backwall and stem to calculate the flexure
reinforcement must be followed. The footing toe flexure reinforcement is loc ated longitudinally in the bottom of the footing since the bottom of footing is in
tension at the critical toe section. These bars will extend from the back of the heel to the front of the toe taking into account the clear cover:
Assume #8 bars:
The footing toe critical section minimum tensile reinforcement requirements will be calculated. The tensile reinforcement provided must be enough to dev elop
combinations.
S5.7.3.3.2
SEquation
5.7.3.6.2-2
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Figure 7-18 Abutment Footing Toe Cracking Moment Dimensions
S5.4.2.6
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1.33 times the factored controlling stem moment is:
1.2 times the cracking moment controls the minimum reinforcement requirement s. 1.2 times the cracking moment is also greater than the factored footing t oe
moment. Therefore, use 1.2 times the cracking moment to design the toe flexu re reinforcement.
Effective depth, d e = total footing thickness - cover - 1/2 bar diameter

thickness of footing:
S5.5.4.2.1
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Use #8 bars @
per foot
S5.7.3.3.1
S5.7.2.2
S5.7.2.2
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where
S5.7.3.3.1
OK
The control of cracking by distribution of reinforcement must be checked for the abutment toe.
S5.7.3.4
Since the footing is buried, moderate exposure will be assumed, use:
use
where
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Use
S5.4.3.2
S5.4.2.4
Use
The pile loads used to compute the controlling footing toe moment for the Se rvice I limit state are again taken from Design Step P, Tables P-17 through P-20.
The footing toe service moment is then calculated by:
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Figure 7-19 Abutment Footing Toe Crack Control Check

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OK
For the abutment back face flexure design, the following moment arm will be used:
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Figure 7-20 Abutment Heel Critical Flexure Section

The controlling moment on the critical section occurs when the pile loads on the back row of piles are minimized. From Tables P-17 to P-20, the back row pile
loads are minimized for Strength I using the minimum load factors at the fin al construction condition and are summarized below. Piles in tension are sho wn as
having negative pile loads.
Since the above pile loads are already factored, no load factors need to be applied and the total factored moment is as follows:
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Once the moment at the critical section is known, the same procedure that wa s used for the toe must be followed. The flexure reinforcement for the footi ng
heel is placed longitudinally along the top of the footing since the top of the footing heel is in tension at the critical heel section. The bars will e xtend from the
back of the heel to the front of the toe taking into account the concrete co ver.
Assume #5 bars:
The footing heel critical section minimum tensile reinforcement requirements will be calculated. The tensile reinforcement provided must be enough to de velop
combinations.
S5.7.3.3.2
SEquation 5.7.3.6.2-2
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Figure 7-21 Abutment Footing Heel Cracking Moment Dimensions
S5.4.2.6
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1.33 times the factored controlling heel moment is:
1.33 times the factored controlling heel moment controls the minimum reinfor cement requirements. Use 1.33 times the factored controlling heel moment to
design the heel flexure reinforcement.
Effective depth, d e = total footing thickness - cover - 1/2 bar diameter

thickness of footing:
S5.5.4.2.1
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Use #5 bars @
per foot
S5.7.3.3.1
S5.7.2.2
S5.7.2.2
where
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S5.7.3.3.1
OK
The crack control check for the footing heel critical section will not be ca rried out. The calculations are similar to that of the abutment backwall, st em, and
footing toe.
Preliminary Design
A quick way to come up with a design section that will probably work for all design checks is to just check the crack control requirements for
LRFD. It has been the designer's experience that in many footing designs, th e crack control requirements control the footing design. The above
is true for LRFD because LFD allows a certain percentage of overstress for t he service cases due to the low probability that the loads combined
for each service case will actually occur simultaneously.
S5.10.8
S5.10.8.2
or
The total combined amount of reinforcing steel on the top and bottom transve rse faces must be greater than or equal to 0.54 in 2/ft.
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For one face only:
Try 1 # 5 bar at 12.0 inch spacing for one face:
OK
Based on the abutment footing flexure design, #8 bars at 12.0 inch spacing a re required for the bottom longitudinal flexure reinforcement. #5 bars at 12 .0 inch
spacing are required for the top longitudinal flexure reinforcement. In the footing transverse direction, the shrinkage and temperature reinforcement
calculations require #5 bars at 12.0 inch spacing for the top and bottom mat s.
Design for shear:
S5.13.3.6
Shear design in abutment footings consists of having adequate resistance aga inst one-way action and two-way action. For both one-way and two-way actions,
the design shear is taken at a critical section. For abutments, one-way acti on is checked in the toe and heel. The factored shear force at the critical section is
computed by cutting the footing at the critical section and summing the pile loads or portions of pile loads that are outside the critical section. Two- way action
in abutment footings supported by piles is generally checked taking a critic al perimeter around individual piles or around a group of piles when the cri tical
perimeter of individual piles overlap.
For one way action in the abutment footing toe, the critical section is take n as the larger of:
S5.13.3.6.1 & S5.8.3.2
or
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The term dv is calculated the same as it is for the backwall and stem:
S5.8.2.9
where:
taken from footing toe strength flexure design
taken from footing toe strength flexure design
Now the critical section can be calculated:

or
use
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Figure 7-22 Abutment Toe One-way Action Critical Section

Since the front row of piles are all inside the critical section, the factor ed shear outside the critical section is zero and does not have to be checke d. However,
the manner in which the design shear force would be calculated if the front row of piles were outside the critical section is shown below. Note that thi s check is
not required and does not apply since the front row of piles are all inside the critical section.
The pile loads used to compute the controlling footing toe shear force are f or the Strength I limit state using the maximum load factors at the final co nstruction
stage. They are taken from Design Step P, Tables P-17 through P-20 and are a s follows:
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The factored one-way shear force at the abutment footing toe critical sectio n on a per foot basis is then:

S5.8.3.3
or
where:
and
S5.8.3.4.1
S5.8.2.9
For
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Use:
S5.5.4.2.1
N.G.
If the front row of piles were outside the critical section, the one-way she ar for the abutment footing toe would fail. The footing depth would have to be
increased or the piles would have to be redesigned to reduce the shear force outside the critical section. Again, the above design shear force and resis tance
are just shown to illustrate the toe one-way shear check if the pile loads w ere outside the critical section.
For one way action in the abutment footing heel, the critical section is tak en at the abutment face for heels that are in tension on the top face of the heel. For
heels that are in compression on the top face, the critical section is calcu lated according to S5.8.2.9. The maximum factored abutment footing heel shear
occurs when the heel is in tension on the top face. Therefore, the critical section is taken at the stem back face.
S5.13.3.6.1 & C5.13.3.6.1
The term dv is calculated the same as it is for the abutment toe:
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S5.8.2.9
where:
use the same effective depth as the toe - conservative
use the same stress block depth as the toe - conservative
Figure 7-23 Abutment Heel One-way Action Critical Section

Since the back row of piles are all outside the critical section, the factor ed shear is computed by summing all the back row pile loads.
The pile loads used to compute the controlling footing heel shear force are for the Strength I limit state using the minimum load factors at the final c onstruction
stage. They are taken from Design Step P, Tables P-17 through P-20 and are a s follows:
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The factored one-way shear force at the abutment footing heel critical secti on on a per foot basis is then:

S5.8.3.3
or
where:
and
S5.8.3.4.1
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S5.8.2.9
For
Use:
S5.5.4.2.1
OK
For two-way action, the pile critical perimeter, b o, is located a minimum of 0.5d v from the perimeter of the pile. If portions of the critical perimeter are l ocated off
the footing, that portion of the critical perimeter is limited by the footin g edge.
Two-way action should be checked for the maximum loaded pile, or pile # 8 (s ee Design Step P - Tables P-17 through P-20). The effective shear depth, d v, is
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the same as that used for the one-way shear check for the footing toe.
S5.13.3.6.1
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Figure 7-24 Pile Two-way Action Critical Perimeter

In the above figure, it can be seen that the critical perimeter is approxima tely at the face of the stem. In fact, the critical perimeter overlaps the f ront face of the
stem by approximately 0.07 inches. Since the overlap is minimal, ignore the overlap and assume the critical perimeter and the front face of the stem are
aligned at the same plane.
Two-way action or punching shear resistance for sections without transverse reinforcement can then be calculated as follows:
S5.13.3.6.3
ratio of long to short side of critical perimeter
use
The factored punching shear resistance is then:
S5.5.4.2.1
OK
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Design Step 7.12 - Draw Schematic of Final Abutment Design
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Figure 7-25 Final Abutment Design

Design Step 7.2 - Select Optimum Wingwall Type
Selecting the most optimal wingwall type depends on the site conditions, cos t considerations, and aesthetics. Wingwalls can be integral or independent.
Wingwall classifications include most of the abutment types listed in the ab utment section. For this design example, a reinforced concrete cantilever wi ngwall
was chosen. The wingwall is skewed at a 45 degree angle from the front face of the abutment stem.
S11.2
Figure 7- 26 Reinforced Concrete Cantilever Wingwall

Design Step 7.3 - Select Preliminary Wingwall Dimensions
The designer should base the preliminary wingwall dimensions on state specif ic standards, previous designs, and past experience.
The following figure shows the preliminary dimensions for the wingwall.
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Figure 7-27 Preliminary Wingwall Dimensions

Once the preliminary wingwall dimensions are selected, the corresponding dea d loads can be computed. The dead loads are calculated on a per foot basis.
For sloped wingwalls, the design section is generally taken at a distance of one-third down from the high end of the wingwall.
S3.5.1
Design section stem height:
Distance from start of slope at high end of stem:
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Amount wingwall stem drops per foot:
The wingwall design height is then:
Use
Figure 7-28 Wingwall Design Section
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Wingwall stem:

Since the wingwall does not support a parapet, the only live load effects ar e from live load surcharge. The effects from live load surcharge are compute d in
Design Step 7.6.
Other load effects that need to be computed include: wind loads, earthquake loads, earth pressure, live load surcharge, and temperature loads.
Wind Load on Wingwall
S3.8.1.2.3
The wind loads acting on the exposed portion of the wingwall front and end e levations are calculated from a base wind pressure of 0.040 KSF. In the wing wall
final state, the wind loads acting on the wingwall will only decrease the ov erturning moment and will be ignored for this design example. For the wingwa ll
temporary state, the wind loads acting on the wingwall should be investigate d. Also, any wind loads that produce a transverse shear or moment in the win gwall
footing are ignored. The reason for this is due to the fact that the majorit y of force effects required to produce a transverse shear or moment will als o reduce
the maximum overturning moment.
Earthquake Load
S3.10
This design example assumes that the structure is located in seismic zone I with an acceleration coefficient of 0.02. For seismic zone I, no seismic ana lysis is
required.
Earth Loads
S3.11
The earth loads that need to be investigated for this design example include : loads due to basic lateral earth pressure, loads due to uniform surcharge, and
live load surcharge loads.
S3.11.5
S3.11.6
Loads due to basic lateral earth pressure:
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S3.11.5
To obtain the lateral loads due to basic earth pressure, the earth pressure (p) must first be calculated from the following equation.
S3.11.5.1
Bottom of wingwall stem lateral earth load:

STable 3.5.1-1
Depth below the surface of the earth
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Figure 7-29 Wingwall Stem Design Earth Pressure

of the section being investigated. For cases where the ground line is sloped , H is taken as the height from the top of earth to the bottom of the sectio n being
investigated.
S3.11.5.1
SC3.11.5.1
Since the ground line is sloped, R EHstem, must be broken down into horizontal and vertical components as follows:
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Loads due to uniform surcharge:

S3.11.6.1
Since an approach slab and roadway will cover the abutment backfill material , no uniform surcharge load will be applied.
Loads due to live load surcharge:
S3.11.6.4
Loads due to live load surcharge must be applied when a vehicular live load acts on the backfill surface behind the backface within one-half the wall he ight.
Since the distance from the wingwall back face to the edge of traffic is gre ater than one foot, the equivalent height of fill is constant. The horizonta l pressure
increase due to live load surcharge is estimated based on the following equa tion:
Bottom of wingwall stem live load surcharge load:

STable 3.5.1-1
equivalent height of soil for vehicular loading
STable 3.11.6.4-1
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Since the ground line is sloped, R LSstem, must be broken down into horizontal and vertical components as follows:
Loads due to temperature:

S3.12
Temperature loads are not applicable for the wingwall design.
There are two critical locations where the force effects need to be combined and analyzed for design. They include: the bottom of stem or top of footing and
the bottom of footing. For the stem design, transverse horizontal loads do n ot need be considered due to the high moment of inertia about that axis, but at the
bottom of footing, the transverse horizontal loads will need to be considere d for the footing and pile design. Note that the footing design calculations for
wingwalls are similar to abutments. Therefore, the wingwall footing design c alculations will not be shown.
Bottom of Wingwall Stem
The combination of force effects for the bottom of the wingwall stem include s:
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Figure 7-30 Wingwall Stem Dimensions and Loading

The force effects for the wingwall stem will be combined for the following l imit states.
Load Factors
Service I
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DC
1.25 0.90 1.25 0.90 1.25 0.90 1.00 1.00
DW
1.50 0.65 1.50 0.65 1.50 0.65 1.00 1.00
LL
1.75 1.75
EH
1.50 0.90 1.50 0.90 1.50 0.90 1.00 1.00
LS
1.75 1.75
---
---
---
---
1.35 1.35 1.00 1.00
1.35 1.35 1.00 1.00

STable 3.4.1-1
STable 3.4.1-2
Table 7-7 Applicable Wingwall Stem Limit States with the Corresponding Load Factors
The loads that are required to combine force effects at the base of the wing wall stem include:
Wingwall stem Strength I force effects:

STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
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The factored vertical force at the base of the wingwall stem is:
The factored longitudinal shear force at the base of the wingwall stem is:
The factored moment about the bridge transverse axis at the base of the wing wall stem is:
Wingwall stem Strength III force effects:

STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-2
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The factored longitudinal shear force at the base of the abutment stem is:
The factored longitudinal moment at the base of the wingwall stem is:
Wingwall stem Strength V force effects:

STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
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Wingwall stem Service I force effects:

STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-2
STable 3.4.1-1
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The maximum factored wingwall stem vertical force, shear force, and moment f or the strength limit state are:
Design Step 7.9 - Design Wingwall Stem

Design for flexure:
Assume #9 bars:
First, the minimum reinforcement requirements will be calculated. The tensil e reinforcement provided must be enough to develop a factored flexural resis tance
at least equal to the lesser of 1.2 times the cracking strength or 1.33 time s the factored moment from the applicable strength load combinations.
S5.7.3.3.2
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SEquation
5.7.3.6.2-2
Figure 7-31 Wingwall Cracking Moment Dimensions
S5.4.2.6
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1.33 times the factored controlling backwall moment is:
1.2 times the cracking moment controls the minimum reinforcement requirement s. 1.2 times the cracking moment is also greater than the factored wingwall
stem moment. Therefore, use 1.2 times the cracking moment to design the wing wall stem flexure reinforcement.

wingwall thickness at base
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S5.5.4.2.1
Use #9 bars @
to match the abutment stem vertical bar spacing

per foot
S5.7.3.3.1
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S5.7.2.2
S5.7.2.2
where
S5.7.3.3.1
OK
S5.7.3.4
Since this design example assumes that the wingwall will be exposed to deici ng salts, use:
use
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where
Use
S5.4.3.2
S5.4.2.4
Use
Service backwall total load moment:
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Figure 7-32 Wingwall Crack Control Check

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OK
Design for shear:
The factored longitudinal shear force at the base of the wingwall is:

S5.8.3.3
or
where:
and
neglect for this wingwall design
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S5.8.3.4.1
S5.8.2.9
where:
Therefore:

For
Use:
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S5.5.4.2.1
OK
S5.10.8
S5.10.8.2

The above steel must be distributed equally on both faces of the wingwall.
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Try 1 horizontal # 5 bar for each face of the wingwall at 9.0 inch spacing:
OK
Based on the wingwall design, #9 bars at 9.0 inch spacing will be used for t he back face flexure reinforcement. Use # 5 bars at 9.0 inch spacing for the front
face vertical reinforcement. The horizontal temperature and shrinkage reinfo rcement will consist of #5 bars at 9.0 inch spacing for the front and back f aces.
Design Step 7.12 - Draw Schematic of Final Wingwall Design
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Figure 7-33 Final Wingwall Design

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Design Step 7.1 - Obtain Design Criteria

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Concrete 28-day compressive strength:

S5.4.2.1 & SC5.4.2.1 & STable C5.4.2.1-1

Reinforcing steel cover requirements:

Stem back cover:

Footing top cover:

Footing bottom cover:

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Out-to-out deck width:

use height at 3/4 point

Abutment and wingwall length S11.6.1.4

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Figure 7-1 Full-Depth Reinforced Concrete Cantilever Abutment

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Figure 7-2 Preliminary Abutment Dimensions

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Backwall dead load:

Stem dead load:

Footing dead load:

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Earth dead load:

Design Step 7.5 - Compute Live Load Effects

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for one lane

for one lane

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for one lane loaded

Minimum unfactored vehicle load used for abutment footing design:

for one lane loaded

Design Step 7.6 - Compute Other Load Effects

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overhang deck thickness

The wind area is:

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, which is greater than 0.30 klf

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Figure 7-3 Application of Superstructure Wind Load on Abutment

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not applicable due to expansion bearings at abutment

not applicable due to expansion bearings at abutment

* Provided but not applicable due to expansion bearings at abutment.

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Wind Load on Vehicles

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* Provided but not applicable due to expansion bearings at abutment.

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acts vertically upward

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Figure 7-4 Minimum Support Length Required

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Bottom of backwall lateral earth load: