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Bridge Example Load Calculations

This document provides an example of how to compute design loads for the column of an intermediate pier for a 2-span concrete bridge. The loads to be computed are: DC, DW, LL+IM, BR, WS, WL and OT. Parameters like the concrete deck thickness, beam details, barriers, and future wearing surface are given. Wind loads should be computed using an unadjusted table with a 30 degree wind angle. The live load position is to be the worst condition.

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Bridge Example Load Calculations

This document provides an example of how to compute design loads for the column of an intermediate pier for a 2-span concrete bridge. The loads to be computed are: DC, DW, LL+IM, BR, WS, WL and OT. Parameters like the concrete deck thickness, beam details, barriers, and future wearing surface are given. Wind loads should be computed using an unadjusted table with a 30 degree wind angle. The live load position is to be the worst condition.

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Lecture 2 47/

Bridge
Florida Engineering
International University
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Example of Load Computation

For the 2-span concrete bridge shown, compute the design loads (DC, DW, LL+IM, BR, WS, WL and
OT) of the column of the intermediate pier. Position live load for worse condition. Consider normal
weight concrete (0.15 kcf), f’c = 5.5 ksi, fy = 60 ksi.
Barriers = 421 plf (2’-8” in height);
Concrete Deck = 8.5”
Beam Haunch (Build-up over beams) = 2” (constant)
Stay-in-place form (between interior beams only) = 20 psf;
AASHTO Type IV Beams = 822 plf (4’-6” deep; 20” top flange width)
End Diaphragm (between beams) = 4 kips (weight)
Neoprene pads (plus miscellaneous), 0.2 kips each
Pedestals 3’ x 3’x 9” (average height)
Future wearing surface = 15 psf;
Utilities on bridge = 10 pfl;

Consider the barrier and utilities loading equally distributed to all beams. For wind computation, use
Table 3.8.1.2.2-1without adjustment factors and a 30º wind angle.
Lecture 2 48/

E: Expansion bearing condition (allows longitudinal movement)

(Unless otherwise noted, Section/Elevations are always looked in the Direction of Stationing)

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