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Reference Description Output

1.INTRODUCTION

In simply supported bridges one end of the girder is fixed end and other end is free end. To
fixed the girder plinth dowel bar is installed between capping beam and end diaphragm.
Typical detail of a plinth is shown in below

50
POLYSTYRENE
PACKING
15mm THICK 25mm TK. LEVELING

400
300x400 (NON SHRINKAGE
POLYSTYRENE MATERIAL SAME
END DIAPHRAGM PACKING STRENGTH OR MORE)

PLINTH HEIGHT DEPEND ON END DIAPHRAGM

DIAPHRAGM BOTTOM BOTTOM LEVEL
LEVEL

PILNTH CAPPING BEAM

(400x400mm) TOP LEVEL
400
32 Ø DOWEL
CAPPING BEAM
H.D.GALVANIZED

Total traction force is resisted by the dowels hence dowel bars should be design to
withstand for the tranction force and other longitudinal horizontal forces. Combination 4
is more critical than other combinations because traction force is more greater than
other longitudinal laods.

Loads Calculation
From
Superstrucure Traction (kN) Creep (kN) Shrinkage (kN)
models and Pier No
bearing pad
reports PRD1 24 2 1
PRD2 30 2 1

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Reference Description Output

Combination 4 ϒFL
SLS ULS
Traction 1.0 1.375
Creep 1.0 1.32
Shrinkage 1.0 1.32

Total Force Com4 ULS

Pier No
(kN)

PRD1 37
PRD2 45

Design of Plint Dowel

Max.Force per
Pier No
Dowel,(kN)
PRD1,PRD2 45

Shear capacity of a single dowel = 0.87 fy / (3)0.5

(Tor steel Steel fy=460) = 231 N/mm2

Desig ShearForce Dowel Bar Shear Capacity of

Pier No
Per Dowel (kN) Dia(mm) dowel (kN)

PRD1,PRD2 45 25 113