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clearance or hydraulic opening is not a controlling factor. Utilizing higher strength concrete with
larger number of strands increases camber and the required bolster height which can cause
Where minimum depth sections utilizing high concrete strengths and a large number of strands
would be necessary where vertical clearance or hydraulic opening is a limiting factor, changes to
When considering a prestressed concrete Bulb-T section to use, the designer shall investigate
the feasibility of having the member hauled to the project site and erected.
For beam end details for integral abutments, see File Nos. 17.03-26 thru -29.
The designer shall locate 11/2” diameter open holes to ensure there are no conflicts with
prestressing strands. In the event this is not possible, the designer may consider the option of
relocating the draped strands providing the beam stresses do not exceed the allowable. When
relocating draped strands, the designer may increase the vertical spacing of strands but shall
Modify the end of the beam shown in the Part Plan and Part Elevation shown on the prestressed
concrete beam standard sheet to show the location of the 11/2” diameter open holes in the beam
web. For semi-integral abutments for bridges on skews, modify the Part Plan to show the top