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Florida Slab Beam Workflow

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 FDOTConnectXX.XX OpenBridge Modeler Training:
Florida Slab Beam (FSB) Workflow
Bridge Design & Modeling

Description

This training workflow details a 3D bridge modeling Florida Slab Beam (FSB) workflow using
Bentley product OpenBridge Modeler (OBM). To be in compliance with Florida Department of
Transportation CADD standard (FDOT CADD), this effort must also be accomplished within
FDOTConnectXX.XX workspace. The participant is walked through a typical FSB workflow using
the tools and features available.

Objectives

This course demonstrates the workflow used to model an FSB bridge superstructure using the
OBM tools and the FDOTConnectXX.XX workspace resources.

Prerequisites

This workflow document is a supplement to the FDOTConnectXX.XX OpenBridge Modeler

Training: Introduction to Model-Centric Workflows training course. This supplemental document
will not cover details included in the introductory course; users of this workflow document are
expected to understand the basic principles of 3D bridge modeling using OBM.

For information about this and other CADD training courses, publications, videos, and Frequently Asked Questions, visit the Production Support
CADD Office of the Florida Department of Transportation on the world-wide web at http://www.fdot.gov/cadd/
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Table of Contents
1 FLORIDA SLAB BEAM MODELING.................................................................................................................... 1
OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
SETTING UP THE FSB DESIGN FILE ............................................................................................................................... 2
Exercise 1.1 Create a Bridge, Update Templates, and Add a Bridge Deck ................................................................. 3
Exercise 1.2 Add Barriers to Bridge Deck...............................................................................................................10
Exercise 1.3 Create a Beam Layout and Model Beams ...........................................................................................13
Exercise 1.4 Add Integral Pockets and Point Control for CIP Topping ......................................................................17
SUBSTRUCTURE AND BEARINGS FOR FSB MODELS ......................................................................................................... 28
FSB BRIDGE QUANTITIES ........................................................................................................................................ 28
APPENDIX A: FDOT DEVELOPMENTAL STANDARD PLANS D400-324 .................................................................... 29

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1 FLORIDA SLAB BEAM MODELING
OVERVIEW
This workflow document describes the tools and procedures needed to model an example Florida Slab
Beam (FSB) bridge superstructure in OBM. It builds on the FDOTConnectXX.XX OpenBridge Modeler
Training: Introduction to Model-Centric Workflows training course.

The workflow assumes the user knows the OBM workflow for prestressed beams and focuses on the
unique characteristics of modeling an FSB bridge superstructure. There is no dataset provided in the
workflow document, but an example FSB bridge geometry will be used. The workflow roughly follows
the FDOT Developmental Standard Plans d400-324 for a 2-span FSB 15x53 bridge with six FSBs, a normal
cross-slope, and an out-to-out CIP topping width of 26’-8”. See Appendix A for a copy of d400-324 as a
reference. Users should be able to use the workflow presented to model other FSB bridges as needed for
the bridge geometry.

The FSB-specific OBM beam and deck templates are provided as a starting point for users. Often, the
unique geometry of FSB bridges will require modifications to the base templates to accurately model the
geometry. The Open Cross Section View tool is the best way to visualize the interaction between the FSB
beam templates and FSB deck templates.

OBJECTIVES
This workflow guide covers the steps to create an FSB bridge superstructure 3D model built around key
tools within OBM including:

• Add Bridge

• Place SupportLines

• Place Deck

• Place Barriers

• Place Beam Layout and Beam

• Integral Pockets (Wet Joints)

• Vertical Deck Point Control

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SETTING UP THE FSB DESIGN FILE

For this workflow, a new demonstration workset was created using the “0_WORKSET_TEMPLATE” as the
template. Users may utilize a test workset or project workset, as needed.

To create a new file, open _BlankFile.dgn to access the FDOT Create File tool. Create a new Structures
design file for a new Bridge 3D Model. In this example, the filename is B01MODLBR_FSB01.dgn and the
county is Volusia.

As with Florida-I Beam or steel girder bridges, the roadway alignment file and terrain files are attached as
references. Adjust the Drawing Scale (Reports and Drawings > Drawing Scale) for the alignment
annotations to be legible. Turn off reference display of the terrain file and the Default-3D model of the
alignment file.

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Exercise 1.1 Create a Bridge, Update Templates, and Add a Bridge Deck
1. Create Bridge by selecting Home > Bridge Setup > Add Bridge. Note that the Beam Slab (P/S
or RC Concrete Girders) bridge type is selected here. Once the bridge “container” is created,
we can start adding the bridge components. Note: You will not be able to see anything in the
view window, but a bridge will appear in the Explorer within the OpenBridge Modeler tab.

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2. Create the Supportines by going to Home > Supportline > Place (Multi). For this example,
we will use two 50ft spans with a Supportline length of 60ft, shown below.

3. Rename the Supportlines to match FDOT naming convention as shown below.

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4. Now the deck template for the project-specific CIP Topping will be set-up. Navigate to the
Deck library by going to Utilities > Libraries > Deck. Within the FDOT Deck Slabs folder, right
click the FSB CIP Topping deck template and select Copy. Right click the copied template and
select Rename. Name the template as desired, in this example it is called zz_Ex_FSB CIP
Topping.
Note In this example, we will be using the typical (symmetrical) FSBs rather than the edge FSBs as
exterior beams. If edge FSBs are used as edge beams, the Deck Slab w/o V-Groove-
NoChamfers deck template can be copied and used for the CIP Topping.

5. In the newly created zz_Ex_FSB CIP Topping template, update the variables as needed for
the bridge geometry. In this example, RT_Addl_Thickness and LT_Addl_Thickness variables
are both set to -0:11.5 and FSB_Stem_No_Chamfer is set to 0:9. Click Close to close the
Template Creation window. See table and figures below for what each of the deck variables
represent for the default FSB CIP Topping template.

Note The RT_Addl_Thickness and LT_Addl_Thickness variables include the stem of the FSB as
well as an estimate for the portion of the CIP Topping that accounts for beam camber,
traditionally considered the build-up for prestressed beams. Due to the generally curved nature
of a vertical profile and the assumed vertically chorded nature of the FSBs, these will vary
along the span. This variation will be accounted for with a deck point control in a future step of
the workflow.

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FSB CIP Topping: Deck Variable Definitions

Variable Figure No. Description
PGL_to_LT_Coping 1 Horizontal Distance from PGL/WP to Left Coping
LT_Slope 1 Slope from PGL/WP to Right Coping (Positive as Shown)
CIP_Thickness 1 Thickness of CIP Topping (generally 6" or 6.5")
PGL_to_RT_Coping 2 Horizontal Distance from PGL/WP to Right Coping
RT_Slope 2 Slope from PGL/WP to Right Coping (Negative as Shown)
LT_Slope_Neg_Reciprocal 3 Negative Reciprocal of LT_Slope (i.e. - 1/LT_Slope)
LT_Addl_Thickness 3 Additional Thickness at LT Coping (Includes Build-up)
RT_Slope_Neg_Reciprocal 4 Negative Reciprocal of RT_Slope (i.e. - 1/RT_Slope)
RT_Addl_Thickness 4 Additional Thickness at RT Coping (Includes Build-up)
Coping_Offset 5 Width of Additional Thickness at bottom of RT/LT Copings
FSB_Stem_No_Chamfer 5 Depth of the FSB Stem minus the 2" Chamfer

Note Coping_Offset is set to 5.5” for no cross-slope since the coping is a uniform width. If there is a
non-zero cross-slope, the Coping_Offset should be adjusted. For a 2% cross-slope, the
Coping_Offset would be 5.5” – 0.02*5.5”, which to the nearest 1/8” is 5.375”.

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6. For the CIP end closure, a different deck template will be used. Navigate to the Deck library
by going to Utilities > Libraries > Deck. Within the FDOT Deck Slabs folder, right click the FSB
End Closure deck template and select Copy. Right click the copied template and select
Rename. Name the template as desired, in this example it is called zz_Ex_FSB End Closure.

7. In the newly created zz_Ex_FSB End Closure template, update the variables as needed for
the bridge geometry. In this example, FSB_and_CIP_Depth is set to 1:9.5. Click Close.

Note The FSB_and_CIP_Depth variable will need to be adjusted based on the build-up required at
the ends of the FSB. It may be necessary to estimate a value and refine it later.
8. Next, the project-specific FSB templates will be created. Navigate to the Beams library by
going to Utilities > Libraries > Beams. Within the FDOT folder, right click the FSB_Typ beam
template and select Copy. Right click the copied template and select Rename. Name the
template as desired – in this example it is called zz_FSB_Ex.

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9. In the newly created zz_FSB_Ex template, update the variables as needed for the FSB
spacing. In this example, the FBSs are FSB 15x53s (spaced at 4’-55/8”), so the
FSB_Depth_Neg variable is updated to -1:3, FSB_Depth_Pos to 1:3, Half_Width_Pos to
2:2.5, and Half_Width_Neg to -2:2.5.

10. Now that the superstructure templates are established, the deck segments can be placed. In
this example, there are two FSB spans, so there will be five deck segments: two main
segments using the zz_Ex_FSB CIP Topping template and three closure segments using the
zz_Ex_FSB End Closure template. Create the first deck by selecting: Home > Superstructure
> Place Deck. Select the end closure template created in Step 6, in this case zz_Ex_FSB End
Closure with the parameters shown below. Ensure Concrete Deck is selected as the Feature
Definition. Set the Deck Material to 0400 2 4_Conc Class II, Bridge Super.

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11. Select FFBW EB1 as the first deck boundary and CL Pier2 as the second deck boundary. Left
click to accept. The first small segment of deck will be created.

12. Next, within the Place Deck dialog box, select the CIP topping created in Step 4, in this case
zz_Ex_FSB CIP Topping with a Start Station Offset value of 0:7 and an End Station Offset
value of -0:7. Again, select FFBW EB1 as the first deck boundary and CL Pier2 as the second
deck boundary. Left click to accept. Another segment of deck will be created.

13. For the third segment of deck, select the end closure template zz_Ex_FSB End Closure again
but with a Start Station Offset value of 49:5 and an End Station Offset value of 0:7. Again,
select FFBW EB1 as the first deck boundary and CL Pier2 as the second deck boundary. Left
click to accept. Another segment of deck will be created.

14. For the fourth segment of deck, select the CIP topping template zz_Ex_FSB CIP Topping
again but with a Start Station Offset value of 0:7 and an End Station Offset value of -0:7. This
time, select CL Pier2 as the first deck boundary and FFBW EB3 as the second deck boundary.
Left click to accept. Another segment of deck will be created.

15. For the final segment of deck, select the end closure template zz_Ex_FSB End Closure again
but with a Start Station Offset value of 49:5 and an End Station Offset value of 0:0. Again,
select CL Pier2 as the first deck boundary and FFBW EB3 as the second deck boundary. Left
click to accept. The last segment of deck will be created. Alternating the deck templates with
appropriate station offsets will result in a continuous deck as shown below.

Note In this example, the gaps for the expansion joints are not modeled. If desired, gaps can be
included in the model using Start Station Offset and End Station Offset parameters during deck
placement.

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Exercise 1.2 Add Barriers to Bridge Deck

1. Add the bridge barriers by navigating to Home > Accessory > Place Barrier.

2. Fill out the Place Barrier dialog box as shown below. In this example, the bridge uses 36” SS
barriers, so the 521-427: 36” Single Slope L template is selected under the FDOT folder. Note
that the WP for the barrier is at the gutterline, which is why there is a Horizontal offset
value. There are also start and end station offsets to allow the barriers to extend into the
end closure portions of the deck. Alternatively, a separate segment of barrier could be
placed for each of the segments of deck.

3. Next select both of CIP topping deck segments as the candidates (they will all be highlighted
pink to indicate they are selected). End the candidate selection by right-clicking and then
left-clicking in open space. This will open the Path Selection window.

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4. Click on Select Guideline from List to open the selection window.

5. Select P_5 from the list, which corresponds to the left coping, and click OK.

6. Verify that the blue check mark is showing and hit OK.

7. The barrier will be displayed on top of the deck.

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8. Repeat Step 1 – 7 to place the right barrier. In Step 2 change the selected template to 521-
427: 36” Single Slope R and change the Horizontal Offset to -1:4. In Step 5 select P_1 as the
Guideline Point.

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Exercise 1.3 Create a Beam Layout and Model Beams

1. Create Beam Layout by navigating to and selecting Home > Superstructure > Beam Layout.

2. Select “FFBW EB1” and “FFBW EB3” as the Start Limit Line and End Limit Line respectively.
Similarly to the barrier placement, select the two CIP topping segments of deck in order
from begin bridge to end bridge. The two segments of deck will be highlighted pink. Right-
click to reset once all deck segments are selected.

3. Data Point to Accept the limit lines and open the Beam Layout window.

4. In the Beam Layout window change the Number of Beams to 6 since there are six FSBs in
this example.

5. Notice that there are errors shown in the table of beams. In the Edge Distance field enter
the distance from the coping to the CL of the FSB, which in this example is 2:1 11/16. Ensure
the Equal Edge Distance box is checked and click Apply. Note that the Beam-L and Beam-R
now have a Spacing of 2:1 11/16 and -2:1 11/16 respectively and the interior beams have a
spacing of 4:5 3/4. Adjust the beam spacing as shown in the graphic below. This will result in
beam spacing that matches the layout in FDOT Developmental Standard Plans d400-324.

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Note Since OBM uses a top of beam convention for rotated beams and FDOT uses a bottom of
beam convention for dimensioning, adjustments must be made when entering beam spacing.
For the example with a 2% slope and an FSB depth of 15”, rather than 2:2 edge distance, use
2:2 – 0.02*15” which to the nearest 1/16 inch is 2:1 11/16. For Beam-4 spacing, since the
crown is in the middle, the convention also affects this spacing, which can be set to the
remainder of the out-to-out deck width: 26:8 – 2*(2:1 11/16) – 4*(4:5 5/8) = 4:6 1/8.
6. Set the SL Offset value to 7 and press Tab or Enter on the keyboard. SL Offset values for each
beam will be set to 7”.

7. On the left side of the Beam Layout window, right click on the FFBW EB1 – CL Pier2 span and
click Copy. In the Copy To window, click OK to copy the beam layout from Span 1 to Span 2
since the FSB lengths are identical between spans. Click save on the Beam Layout window.
The beam layout linework will appear at elevation zero (2D lines).

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8. Next, add the physical beams to the bridge. Navigate to and select Home > Superstructure >
Place Beam.

9. In the Place Beam dialog box, check the boxes for Custom and Use Beam Rotation.

10. Select the beam layout created in Step 7. Left click to accept the beam layout. The Beam
Definition window will open to allow the user to modify the beam properties.

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11. Enter either haunch information or minimum clearance and camber values. In this example,
the Haunch Start and Haunch End values to 0.5”.

12. Change the Start Template to FSB_Typ.

13. Change the Material to 0450 8 22_FSB Depth 15”, Width 52-54”.

14. At the bottom left of the window, verify that the Apply to All Beams box is checked.

Note If needed, users can override the internally calculated beam rotation by checking the Override
box in the top right corner and hard-entering a beam rotation.
15. Select OK and see the beam group that was just created.

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Exercise 1.4 Add Integral Pockets and Point Control for CIP Topping
1. After beams are placed, the integral pockets between the FSBs can be modeled as wet
joints. To do this, select the beam group and open the Properties dialog box. Under the
Beam Group Properties section, toggle Construct Wet Joints to True. Then for Wet Joint
Material, select the integral pocket material, in this example 0400 2 4_Conc Class II, Bridge
Super.

Wet joints are now visible between the FSBs, which can be viewed within a cross-section.

Note In the current version of OBM, there is a bug where wet joints placed in conjunction with rotated
beams causes the wet joint area to be warped. While there is no issue for quantities, for model-
centric plans production the wet joint level can be turned off and a live linework used if needed.

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2. OPTIONAL: Depending on the level of detail required for the bridge model, it may be
necessary to use vertical point controls to set the bottom of the CIP Topping on the outside
of the exterior beam to follow along the top of the FSB flange. As discussed previously, due
to the generally curved nature of a vertical profile and the assumed vertically chorded
nature of the FSBs, the depth of the coping of the CIP topping will vary along the span.

3. In the Isometric View (View 2), turn off all levels except the BeamConc_pm level. To extract
the edges of the four exterior FSBs, navigate to Modeling (workflow) > Solids > Solid
Utilities > Extract Faces/Edges.

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4. In the Extract Face/Edges window, set Extract to Edges, toggle the Level, Color, and Weight
options on and set the level to NonPlottingEle_dp, with a more visible color/weight. Select
one of the exterior FSBs and then select the top portion of the chamfer of the flange. When
highlighted, it can be difficult to isolate the chamfer edge, so take care to properly locate it.

5. Repeat Step 4 for the exterior FSBs in both Span 1 and Span 2, for four total extracted edges.
There should be four lines on the NonPlottingEle_dp level, visible on top of the FSB and
more clearly visible if the BeamConc_pm level is turned off.

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6. Point controls must use Civil geometry rather than Microstation linework, so Civil tools will
need to be used to convert the Microstation lines to Civil geometry. Navigate to OpenBridge
Modeler (workflow) > Civil > 3D Geometry > Plan By 3D Element.

7. Set the Feature Definition to a construction feature and select each of the four scratch lines
generated in Step 3 through Step 5. Corresponding 2D horizontal linework will be generated.

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8. Remove the rule from each of the newly created horizontal geometry lines by left clicking
each element, hovering over it, clicking the ruler symbol and selecting Remove Rule. This
should be done for all four horizontal geometry lines so they can be profiled.

9. Next, create the profile for each of the lines by navigating to Civil > Vertical > Element
Profiles > Profile by 3D Element.

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10. Set the Feature Definition to a construction feature (in this example a different one than the
horizontal geometry was used), select one of the horizontal geometry lines, and then select
the corresponding 3D linework that was extracted from the FSB edge in Step 3 through Step
5. Repeat this process for all four sets of horizontal geometry and corresponding 3D
extracted edges.

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11. Now that the horizontal and vertical geometry is established, vertical point controls will be
used to set the bottom of the CIP topping coping to follow the top of the FSB flange. Turn on
the display of all the bridge elements again. Select the Span 1 CIP topping deck segment and
open the Properties dialog box. Under Deck, click on Point Control and select the ellipses.

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12. An Edit Point Controls window will open. For P_6, select Vertical for direction, and click
Select on the bottom of the window. In the model view window, select the 2D alignment
geometry in the corresponding span and on the corresponding side of the bridge. In this
example, it is span one on the right side of the bridge. A blue check will appear on the P_6
line in the right-most column.

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13. In the Edit Point Controls window, for P_15, select Vertical for direction, and click Select on
the bottom of the window. In the model view window, select the 2D alignment geometry in
the corresponding span and on the corresponding side of the bridge. In this example, it is
span one on the left side of the bridge.

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14. In the Edit Point Controls window, click Apply and then click Close. The deck unit selected
now follows the top of the FSB flange.

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15. Repeat Step 11 through Step 14 for the second span.

Note The extracted edges are not dynamically associated with the FSBs. Therefore, if the bridge
geometry changes, the Civil profile will need to be adjusted. It is recommended that this
optional step be completed after profile and bridge geometry are sufficiently progressed. FDOT
is currently working with Bentley to allow the vertical point controls to be more dynamically
linked to OBM elements, in this case the FSBs. The workflow document will be updated with
any improvements to the tools available from Bentley.

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SUBSTRUCTURE AND BEARINGS FOR FSB MODELS

The procedure for modeling substructure and bearings for FSB bridge models is similar to that of
traditional prestressed Florida-I beam bridges. The unique geometry of FSB bridges will need to be
considered, including but not limited to:

• Bent caps that will be sloped to follow the crown of the FSBs

o Can utilize Elevation Constraints during pier or abutment placement

• If required, substructure transverse keeper blocks may be required

o Can utilize cheekwalls to model keeper blocks

• Unique bearing offsets for FSB superstructure

o See FSB Standard Plans Instructions for guidance

• Unique sizing for bearing pads and bearing line offset

o Can utilize Cube type for bearings for required pad geometry

• GRS abutments may be used with FSB bridges

o Modeling of GRS abutments within OBM to be researched further

FSB BRIDGE QUANTITIES

As is always the case with modeling bridges in OpenBridge Modeler, users must be aware of the level of
detail to which they are modeling. This is especially important when it comes to utilizing the bridge
model for structural design, geometry, or quantities. The following items are generally omitted when
modeling an FSB bridge, and must be accounted for outside of OBM for quantity purposes:

• Transverse deck expansion joints (no native OBM tool at this time)

o Deck gaps can be modeled if desired, but if no gaps are modeled then concrete quantity
will be an overestimate.

• Longitudinal backer rod between FSBs

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 APPENDIX A:
FDOT Developmental Standard Plans
d400-324

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 Geometric Control Line
& ¡ Bridge

26'-8" Out-to-Out C-I-P Topping

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3" 3"

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Shift transversely as required to clear Bars 5T3 and FSB Bars 4K

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24'-0" Clear Width (See Note 1)

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1'-4" 12'-0" 12'-0" 1'-4"
Traffic Railing Traffic Railing

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C-I-P Topping Minimum

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Thickness (See Note 1)

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Traffic Railing

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Bars 5T2 @ 6" Max. (Index 521-427) (Typ.)

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(Typ. Between FSBs) 2" Ø Conduits
(Index 630-010) (Typ.)
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Slpe (Typ.) Sl
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FSB Number (Typ.)

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TYPICAL SECTION THRU SUPERSTRUCTURE WITH CROWN

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TYPICAL SECTION THRU SUPERSTRUCTURE WITH CONSTANT CROSS SLOPE

(SEE SECTION WITH CROWN ABOVE FOR ALL INFORMATION
NOT SHOWN IN THIS SECTION)

NOTES:
$TIM E$

1. See Structure Plans General Notes for Topping minimum

thickness and cover.
2. Work this Index with Developmental Index D400-300.
$DATE$

SUPERSTRUCTURE TYPICAL SECTION

REVISIO N

LAST DESCRIPTION:
DEVELOPMENTAL FSB SUPERSTRUCTURE PACKAGE INDEX SHEET
REVISION

11/01/20 STANDARD PLANS 24 FT. CLEAR WIDTH D400-324 1of 4

 BILL OF REINFORCING STEEL
¡ Expansion Joint at ¡ Expansion Joint at
Intermediate Bent or Pier Intermediate Bent or Pier FOR ONE SPAN ONLY
(as applicable) (as applicable)
NOMINAL MARK NO.
SPAN LENGTH OF B C
1" Nominal Span Length - 30'-0", 40'-0" or 50'-0" 1"
LENGTH SIZE DES BARS
(See Plan and Elevation Sheet)

-4" Traffic
1 5 T1 29'-6" 58 29'-6"
2" V-Groove in both faces and

Railing
1" 1"

¡ FSBs
top of Traffic Railings 5 T2 26'-4" 62 26'-4"

-2"
Bars 4T5 Paired with
1 1
30'-0" 5 T3 4'-2" 300 9 2" 9 2"

2'
36" Single-Slope Traffic Left Coping FSB Number Bars 5T1 (Typ.)

1'

3"
y
(Typ.) 4 T4 2'-2" 120 1'-6" 8"
Railing Index 521-427 (Typ.)

l
4 T5 2'-6" 72 1'-6" 1'-0"

Shift as required to clear Bars 5T3 and FSB Bars 4K

5 T1 39'-6" 58 39'-6"
Bars 4T4 Paired with

n
1
Bars 5T2 (Typ.) 5 T2 26'-4" 82 26'-4"
8"

Left Gutter
1 1
5

40'-0" 5 T3 4'-2" 400 9 2" 9 2"

-5

Bar 5T3 Bar 5T3

4'

O
-4"

4 T4 2'-2" 160 1'-6" 8"

4 ~ Bars 5T1 (Typ. Each Pocket)
-0"
-8" Out-to-Out C-I-P Topping

13'

2 4 T5 2'-6" 72 1'-6" 1'-0"

n
12'

A A
8"

5 T1 49'-6" 58 49'-6"
5

n
-5

o
4'

5 T2 26'-4" 102 26'-4"

9" ±

90°00'00" (Typ.) Bars 5T3 @ 6" Max. Paired with FSB Bars 5E

i
1
50'-0" 5 T3 4'-7" 500 1'-0" 9 2"

o
(Typ. Each Pocket)
3

t
Direction of Stationing
8"

i
Bars 5T1 @

4 T4 2'-5" 200 1'-6" 11"

5
-5

t
4 T5 2'-9" 72 1'-6" 1'-3"
4'

a u c C
4 Geometric Control Line BENDING DIAGRAMS
8"

& ¡ Bridge
5
-5

r
-0"
4'
-4"
26'

Begin Bridge End Bridge

12'

m t
C
13'

r
8"

BARS 5T1 & 5T2

s
5
-5
4'

6" Diaphragm 6" Diaphragm C

o
Right Gutter B

n
B
6

f
6"
NOTES:

o
1. All bar dimensions are

n
-2"

3"
-4" Traffic

B out-to-out.

6"
I
2'

Right Coping
2"�
2. Field bend Bars 5T2 as 1

C
Railing

B
needed to accommodate (Typ.)

r
crown.
3" Bars 5T2 @ 6"± 3"

r
1'

Shift as required to clear Bars 5T3 and FSB Bars 4K

CROSS REFERENCE:

o
See Index D400-300, Sheet 2
STIRRUP BAR 5T3 BARS 4T4 & 4T5

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SUPERSTRUCTURE PLAN for Sections A-A, B-B and C-C.
(ONE SPAN SHOWN)

Begin Span
o

� Bearing
� Bearing

End Span
Dim. D

N
3'-5" � Span
Direction of Stationing

1 1
1'-8 2" 1'-8 2"

¡ FSB

DEAD LOAD DEFLECTION DIAGRAM

FLORIDA SLAB BEAM - CAMBER AND DEFLECTION DATA TABLE
4"

8"

DIM D
4"

NET BEAM CAMBER

SPAN DEAD LOAD DEFLECTION CAMBER NOTE:
BEAM (PRESTRESS - DEAD LOAD
LENGTH DUE TO TOPPING POUR The values given in the table are based on theoretical beam
¡ Bearing NO. OF BEAM) @ 120 DAYS
(ft.) @ 120 DAYS cambers. The Contractor shall monitor beam cambers for the
(in.)
PLAN NOTE: (in.) purpose of predicting camber values at the time of the topping
1"

Provide plain elastomeric

casting. If the predicted cambers based on field measurements
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3 1
Bearing Pads with a Shear 30 1-6 8" 8"
differ more than ± ƀ" from the theoretical "Net Beam Camber
Modulus G = 110psi and 7 5
40 1-6 8" 8" @ 120 Days" shown in the table, propose modified dimensions
ELEVATION in accordance with
1 7
as required and submit to the Engineer for approval a
Specification Section 932. 50 1-6 1 8" 8"
minimum of 21 days prior to casting topping concrete.
BEARING PAD DETAIL
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 FLORIDA SLAB BEAM - TABLE OF VARIABLES

NOMINAL LOCATION CONCRETE PROPERTIES STND. PLAN VIEW BEAM REINFORCING STEEL
BEAM ANGLE Ø
SPAN BEAM STRENGTHS (psi) PTRN. CASE DIMENSIONS* 3C 4D1 4D2 4D3 5E1 5E2 6Y1 6Y2 4K NO. OF BAR SPACES BAR SPACING*
TYPE CLASS
LENGTH NO. 28 Day Release TYPE END 1 END 2 END 1 END 2 DIM W DIM L DIM R NO. DIM C DIM D DIM D NO. DIM D NO. DIM E NO. DIM E DIM Y DIM Y NO. S1 S2 V1 V2

4'-0ƀ" 2'-2ƀ" 2'-2ƀ" 2'-2ƀ" 4'-1ƀ" 3'-0ƀ" 3'-0ƀ"

1 1
1,6 FSB 12x53 VI 8500 6000 1 1 1 4'-5" 28'-10 4" 4" 31 24 - - 57 84 1 8 1'-6" 1'-6"
30'
4'-0ƀ" 2'-2ƀ" 2'-2ƀ" 2'-2ƀ" 3'-0ƀ" 3'-0ƀ"
1 1
2-5 FSB 12x53 VI 8500 6000 1 1 1 4'-5" 28'-10 4" 4" 31 24 57 4'-3" - - 84 1 8 1'-6" 1'-6"

4'-0ƀ" 2'-2ƀ" 2'-2ƀ" 2'-2ƀ" 4'-1ƀ" 3'-0ƀ" 3'-0ƀ"

3 3
1,6 FSB 12x53 VI 8500 6000 2 1 1 4'-5" 38'-10 8" 8" 41 32 - - 77 156 8 10 6" 1'-6"
40'

y
4'-0ƀ" 2'-2ƀ" 2'-2ƀ" 2'-2ƀ" 3'-0ƀ" 3'-0ƀ"
3 3
2-5 FSB 12x53 VI 8500 6000 2 1 1 4'-5" 38'-10 8" 8" 41 32 77 4'-3" - - 156 8 10 6" 1'-6"

50'
1,6

2-5
FSB 15x53

FSB 15x53
VI

VI
8500

8500
6000

6000
3

3
1

1
1

n l 4'-5"

4'-5"
48'-10

48'-10
1

1
2"

2"
1

1
2"

2"
51

51
4'-0ƀ"

4'-0ƀ"
2'-2ƀ"

2'-2ƀ"
2'-2ƀ"

2'-2ƀ"
44

44
2'-2ƀ"

2'-2ƀ"
-

97
-

4'-3"
97

-
4'-1ƀ"

-
3'-0ƀ"

3'-0ƀ"
3'-0ƀ"

3'-0ƀ"
148

148
4

4
13

13
1'-0"

1'-0"
1'-6"

1'-6"

O
NOTE: Work this sheet with Standard Plans Index
Series 450-450.

n i o n
o
DIMENSION NOTES

i t
* All longitudinal slab beam dimensions shown on

t
this sheet with a single asterisk (*) are

c
measured along the top of beam at the

a
centerline. Dimension "R" is calculated at

u
mid-height of the slab beam.

r m s t r
n f o o n
r I C
3" 2"

3" 2"

3" 2"
8
1
2"

o
F t fo
18 Sp. @ 2" = 3'-0"

4'-5"

TYPE 1 13 STRANDS
r 8
1
2" 8
1
2" 18 Sp. @ 2" = 3'-0"

4'-5"

TYPE 2 19 STRANDS
8
1
2"
1
82" 18 Sp. @ 2" = 3'-0"

4'-5"

TYPE 3 23 STRANDS
8
1
2"

N o STRAND DESCRIPTION: Use 0.60" Diameter, Grade 270, Low Relaxation

Carbon Steel Strands stressed at 44.0 kips each.
Area per strand equals 0.217 sq. in.

STRAND PATTERNS
STRAND DEBONDING LEGEND
- fully bonded strands.
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 Load Rating Summary Details for Prestressed Concrete Bridges (Flat Slab and Deck/Girder) NOTES:
1. Permit capacity is determined by
Table 2 - LRFR using the permit vehicle in all lanes.

Span Length (Ft) Load Factors Moment (Strength) or Stress (Service) Shear (Strength) 2. Service III Design Inventory tensile
stress limits = 3√f'c.

on (Ft)

on (Ft)
ng Factor

ng Factor
Comments: 3. Has the AASHTO LRFD Specifications

Factor (D F)

Factor (D F)
on

on
Level
Article 5.8.3.5 longitudinal reinforcement

on

on
buti

buti
Weight

Tons

Tons
Locati

Locati
Limit State Vehicle Interior/exterior beam been satisfied? Yes No

y
(tons)

m ensi

m ensi
stri

stri
LL DC DW DF method if other

Rati

Rati
than LRFD.

Di

Di
Di

Di
Other appropriate comments

Strength I (Inv)

n
gn

HL-93 N/A 1.75 1.25 1.50 0.42 1.78 N/A C 13.32 0.66 4.30 N/A A 1.39 Exterior Beam
ng
Load
D esi

Rati

O
Strength I (Op) HL-93 N/A 1.35 1.25 1.50 0.42 2.31 N/A C 13.32 0.66 5.58 N/A A 1.39 Exterior Beam

Service III (Inv) HL-93 N/A 0.80 1.00 1.00 0.42 1.68 N/A C 13.32 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Exterior Beam

n
30

ng
Perm i

n
Load
Rati

o
Strength II FL120 60.0 1.35 1.25 1.50 0.42 1.96 117.54 B 10.54 0.66 3.78 226.82 A 1.39 Exterior Beam

Strength I (Inv)

t io c t i
gn

HL-93 N/A 1.75 1.25 1.50 0.40 1.57 N/A C 18.50 0.63 4.54 N/A A 4.15 Exterior Beam
ng
Load
D esi

Rati

a
Strength I (Op) HL-93 N/A 1.35 1.25 1.50 0.40 2.04 N/A C 18.50 0.63 5.88 N/A A 4.15 Exterior Beam

u
Service III (Inv) HL-93 N/A 0.80 1.00 1.00 0.40 1.21 N/A C 18.50 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Exterior Beam
40

r
t

ng
Perm i

m t
Load
Rati

Strength II FL120 60.0 1.35 1.25 1.50 0.40 1.53 91.73 B 16.99 0.63 4.05 242.89 A 4.15 Exterior Beam

Strength I (Inv)

fo r n s
gn

HL-93 N/A 1.75 1.25 1.50 0.38 1.49 N/A C 22.44 0.62 4.53 N/A A 1.43 Exterior Beam
ng
Load
D esi

Rati

o
Strength I (Op) HL-93 N/A 1.35 1.25 1.50 0.38 1.93 N/A C 22.44 0.62 5.87 N/A A 1.43 Exterior Beam

n
Service III (Inv) HL-93 N/A 0.80 1.00 1.00 0.38 1.08 N/A C 22.92 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Exterior Beam Abbreviations:

I
50

C
t

ng
Perm i
Load

Inv - Inventory
Rati

r
Strength II FL120 60.0 1.35 1.25 1.50 0.38 1.43 85.68 B 21.49 0.62 4.20 251.83 A 1.43 Exterior Beam

r
Op - Operating

o
F t f o "Dim. X"
"Dim. Z"

"Dim. Y"

o
B"

C"
A"

Begin ¡ Bent or
Location "

N
Location "
Location "

Bridge End Bridge

or
¡ Bent

RATING LOCATIONS
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