CALCULATION OF BRIDGE DECK PARAMETERS (Ɵ and α)

Table 5 : Deck Parameters (Ɵ and α)

Parameters Value

Flexural Property Parameter (Ɵ) Ɵ = (b/2a) * (i/j)0.25

Torsional Property Parameter

α = (G/2E) * (i0 + j0)/√(I*j)
(α)
Concrete Poisson's Ratio (v) 0.2
Effective Span = L = 2a / m 21.3
Actual Width / m 10.9
Effective Width = 9S= 2b / m 11.25
i (m3) 0.205
j (m3) 0.0012
i0 (m3) 0.015
j0 (m3) 0.0024
G/2E 0.208
Flexural Property Parameter (Ɵ) 0.95
Torsional Property Parameter 10%
0.23 Double Track
(α) Increased

Total Primary Live Load Deck

9145 10060 20119
Moment SLS / KNm / per Track

Total Primary Live Load Deck

11638 12802 25604
Moment ULS / KNm / per Track