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(3.1.2.3)
WT tan(α H ) H k H H tan(α H ) 1 On solving the above equation (3.2.1.2) for constants we get
H − − B {sin(α H ) tan(α H ) + cos(α H )} − w +
P α 2 Pα 2 α
RT 1
tan(α H )
+
kw kw 3 WT
F + 2 + H + −
HF M
−
(3.1.4)
y = A cos (α x ) + B sin (α x ) − x (3.2.1.3)
αP α 6P Pα 2 P P P
MB x
y = C cos (α x ) + D sin (α x ) + + ( RT 1 − Wx ) (3.2.1.4)
A= (D2-d2) P P
On substituting the values and using boundary conditions,
I= [(d1) – (d2) ]
2 2
At x=0 , y=0
3.2 Trapezoidal Load at a General Height of the Pier in equation (3.2.1.4), we get
This analysis is done in two parts MB
∴D = −
i. For axial compressive load and lateral forces P
ii. For axial compressive load and bending moment (applied ∂y
x = 0, =0
moment) at top of pier. ∂x
1
3.2.1 For Axial Compressive Load and Lateral Forces ∴C = − ( RT 1 − Wx )
Pα
1 sin(α x) M B
∴y = ( RT 1 − Wx ) x − + {1 − cos(α x)}
P α P
(3.2.1.5)
On substituting the values and using boundary conditions,
At x=0 , y=0
∴B = 0
RT 1
∴ y = A sin(α x) − x (3.2.1.6)
Fig 4. Axial compressive load and lateral forces P
At x = a,
Lateral load intensity at general section ‘x’ on pier
Deflection and slope of the column remains same on both
Wx = WB +
(W T
− WB ) ( L − x ) side
(L −l) Comparing equation (3.2.1.5) and (3.2.1.6)
Second order analysis for axial load and trapezoidal lateral
RT 1
load by using Beam-Column Analysis: ∴ A sin(α a ) − a
P
M x = Py − M B + (Wx − RT 1 ) x (3.2.1.1) 1 sin(α X ) M B
= ( RT 1 − Wx ) X − + {1 − cos(α X )}
P α P
∂2 y
We have, EI x = −M x Where, X = ( H − a)
∂x 2
∂2 x On solving above equation we get
EI x = − RT 1 − Py (3.2.1.2)
∂y 2
RT 1 sin(α X )
∴ A sin(α a ) − a + X − − H [1 − cos(α X ) ]
P α
Wx sin(α X )
=
X [1 − cos(α X ) ] − X − (3.2.1.7) = M A − RT 2 H
P α
Now comparing slopes of equations (3.2.1.5) and (3.2.1.6) At a general section ‘XX’ at a distance ‘x’ from top, bending
moment is given by
RT 1 1
Aα cos(α a ) − = Cα cos(α X ) − Dα sin(α X ) + ( RT 1 − Wx ) M x = Py − M A + RT 2 x
P P
A= (D2-d2)
IV. Parametric Work concrete for different height of bridge pier for tapered hollow
circular pier with respect to straight hollow circular pier is
The forces on the bridge pier are calculated as specified in
calculated. The Variation of Slenderness for different height
IRC and the maximum moment on a bridge pier for different
of pier for straight hollow pier and tapered hollow circular
heights is calculated. Using the combined stress equation and
pier is calculated. For tapered hollow circular pier variation
considering stresses constant the behavior for straight hollow
of slope for different height of bridge pier is calculated. Cost
circular pier & tapered hollow circular pier is calculated. The
comparison for different height of bridge pier for Tapered
volume of concrete required for different height of bridge pier
hollow circular pier and straight hollow circular pier is
for straight hollow circular pier & tapered hollow circular
calculated.Cost of pier is calculated by considering material
pier is calculated. Accordingly, the percentage saving in
cost and form work cost of bridge pier.
Table I Volume of Concrete Required for Different Height of Bridge Pier For Straight Hollow Circular Pier &
Tapered Hollow Circular Pier.
Volume of concrete required increases as the height of Percentage saving in concrete required for tapered hollow
the bridge pier increases. The Rate of increase in volume of circular pier with respect to straight hollow circular pier
concrete required is milder for tapered hollow circular pier in increases as the height of bridge pier increases. Percentage
comparison with straight hollow circular pier. The volume of saving of concrete required for Tapered hollow circular pier
concrete required for tapered hollow circular pier is varying section with respect to straight hollow circular pier section
largely in comparison with volume of concrete required for increases and increase is nearly linear. (Refer Figure 4.2)
straight hollow circular pier. (Refer Table I and Graph 4.1)
Volume of concrete required increases with increase in
slenderness ratio for hollow circular pier and tapered hollow
circular pier. Rate of increase in volume of concrete required
is milder for tapered hollow circular pier in comparison
with straight hollow circular pier. The rate of increase in
slenderness ratio for Tapered hollow circular pier is milder in
comparison with straight hollow circular pier.(Refer Table II
and Figure 4.3)
Fig. 4.3 The Variation of Slenderness ratio for different height of pier for straight hollow pier and tapered hollow circular pier
Fig.4.4 Variation of slope for different height of bridge pier for tapered hollow circular bridge pier
Table III Cost Comparison for Different Height of Bridge Pier for Tapered Hollow Circular Pier And Straight Hollow Circular Pier
Fig. 4.5 Variation in cost comparison for different height of bridge pier for Tapered hollow circular pier and straight hollow circular pier
VI. Notations