Non-Composite Dead Loads

Diaphragms:
Use NMDOT standard drawing for intermediate steel diaphragm details.
Prestressed Concrete Beam Type = Type 45
S = Girder Spacing = 8’-9”
γdiap = Diaphragm Unit Weight = 28 lbs./ft.
Pclip = Clip Angle Weight = 16 lbs.
) 28 2 16 253.67 .
12
(8.75 10
()2
P lbs
PSAP
diap
diap diap clip

=−×+×=
= − ×γ + ×
Non-Composite DC Load
Haunch:
During construction, the actual haunch dimensions will vary from the assumed 2 in.
dimension. To ensure the design of the prestressed beam is adequate for the possible
haunch dimensions, the prestressed beam will be designed for both a 0 in. and a 2 in.
haunch. If during construction, the actual haunch dimensions are outside of the 0 in. to 2
in. range, the designer would need to verify the design based on the actual haunch
dimensions before approving the haunch dimensions submitted by the contractor.
For this example, the two separate designs will be combined into one design. The design
will be based on a 0 in. haunch dimension, but the weight of the 2 in. haunch will be
manually added with the stay-in-place forms as a non-composite dead load. The
approach will be slightly conservative, but it will only require one design.
bf = Top Flange Width = 1’-4”
hhaunch = Height of the Haunch = 2 in.
EXAMPLE NO.1: Concrete Bridge
LRFD Specifications
Parsons Brinckerhoff Page 12
γconc = 150 lbs. / ft.3
W b h 33.33 lbs./ ft. Haunch f haunch conc = × ×γ =
Stay-in-place Forms (and 2 in. haunch):
S = Beam Spacing = 8’-9”
bf = Top Flange Width = 1’-4”
) 15 33.33 144.58 lbs./ ft.
12
W (8.75' 16"
W (S b ) 15 lbs./ ft. 33.33 lbs./ ft.
SIP
2
SIP f
=−×+=
=−×+
Non – Composite DC Load
Composite Dead Loads
Composite dead loads (Superimposed Dead Load in CONSPAN) are input as a load per
length or area. The barrier wall, pedestrian fence, sidewalk and future wearing surface
weights are the only composite loads for this bridge. Other projects also may include
such items as utilities, pipe supports, and light pole pedestals.
Barrier & Pedestrian Screen Fence:
Vbarrier = Volume of the concrete barrier per unit length = 3.83 ft.3 / ft.
γconc = 150 lbs. / ft.3
.
3.83 150 575 . ft
w V lbs barrier barrier conc = ×γ = × =
Increase barrier loading by 5% to account for Pedestrian Fence.
.
1.05 603.75 . & ft
w w lbs barrier Fence barrier = × = Composite DC Load
Future Wearing Surface:
ft.2
FWS = 30 lbs. Composite DW Load
Sidewalk:
.
4.03 .
12
* 86 .
2 12
(6 . 7.5 .) 3
ft
V in in in ft sidewalk =
×
+
=
.
605 . ft
w V lbs sidewalk sidewalk conc = ×γ = Composite DC Load
EXAMPLE NO.1: Concrete Bridge
LRFD Specifications
Parsons Brinckerhoff Page 13
4.3.2 Preparation of Computer Input Data
Required input data are listed in this section. The data are taken from the Design Data
section and Loads section of this document. Refer to Section 5.5 of the Design Guide for
guidance in calculating girder haunches.
Although this example shows data required for the CONSPAN program, bear in m