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Summary
This technical user manual is applicable to concrete underbridges. It provides guidance on the
selection and application of Network Rail’s suite of standard drawings. The standard designs
and details within these drawings will generally be used for new‐build structures, and part
replacement e.g. deck replacement.
Issue record
This technical user manual will be updated when necessary by distribution of a complete
replacement. A vertical black line in the margin will mark amended or additional parts of
revised pages.
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CONTENTS
GLOSSARY 5
5 INSTALLATION GUIDANCE 29
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6 GUIDANCE FOR USE OF THE CONCRETE UNDERBRIDGE STANDARD DESIGNS AND DETAILS 32
6.1 General Arrangement Drawing 32
6.2 General Assembly Drawings 32
6.3 Details Drawings 32
6.4 Concrete and Reinforcement Drawing 32
6.5 Bar Bending Schedules 33
6.6 Bearing Details and Schedules 33
6.7 Protective Treatment, Waterproofing and Deck End Drainage 33
6.7.1 Basic Principles and General Comments 33
6.7.2 Protective Treatment 34
6.7.3 Waterproofing 34
6.8 Drainage 34
6.9 Substructure and Ancillary Items 35
6.10 Bonding/Stray Current/Insulation 35
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 2.1: Flowchart to show the use of Network Rail’s Standard Details and Designs 8
Figure 2.2: Process using the Standard Drawings and Technical User Manuals 10
Figure 2.3: Process to determine the Standard Details and Designs to use in detailing a Standard
Concrete Underbridge 12
Figure 3.4: Check List for Standard and Non Standard Items 14
Figure 4.5: Deck Type Selection Matrix 17
Figure 4.6: Indicative Span to Depth Ratio for longitudinal Spanning Concrete Decks 18
Figure 4.7: Selection Criteria for Cill Units 24
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GLOSSARY
Bearing The elements between the cill/impost and the main girders on which
the deck is supported.
Bridge A deck and its supporting structure (e.g. cill/ impost, abutment or
piers).
Cill Alternative name for impost. The (usually) concrete beam on which
the lower part of the bridge bearings are located.
Deck A pair of main girders and a floor.
Designer The person responsible for selecting the relevant standard designs
and details to suit the specific requirements for a particular scheme.
Dowel Restraint A device to transmit load effects between deck, cill and abutment
support
Filler Beam A steel and concrete arrangement comprising longitudinal spanning
steel sections encased within and acting compositely with a concrete
slab.
Impost Alternative name for cill. The (usually) concrete beam on which the
lower part of the bridge bearings are located.
Protective Treatment A treatment applied to structural elements to protect them from
environment.
Scheme Any planned work that involves the replacement of an existing bridge
or deck.
TUM Technical User Manual
SBB Solid Box Beam
SDD Standard Designs and Details
Walkway A standard detail comprising brackets attached to web stiffeners and
longitudinal spanning members positioned to allow railway personnel
traverse the bridge away from the track.
Waterproofing Measures applied to handle and remove water off the deck and away
from structural elements.
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The development of the Standard Designs and Details (SDD) has been taken by Network Rail to
improve safety, asset reliability and increase efficiency. Their development is linked to Network
Rail’s overall business objectives, to improve reliability of the railways and reduce the funding
requirements for the on‐going management and maintenance. The basis of the SDD focuses on
two main areas that derive from these issues:
Network Rail’s requirements are split between two areas, delivery and function:
• Failure modes: Critical failure modes should give warning, and alternative load paths
should be provided for potential local failures.
• No hidden details: All main structural elements should be visible from at least one side.
• Robustness: It is desirable for elements of the structure to have a degree of robustness
so that they are not damaged by unforeseen events disproportionate to the cause.
• Capability to support load.
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• Acceptable deformations.
• Structure gauge requirements: The underbridges have been designed to cater for a
range of positions of the structure gauge allowing their wide use.
• Safe working environment: The bridges have been designed to minimise the risk to
people on or about the bridge.
• Resistance to “bridge bash”: The bridges have been designed minimise the risk of
catastrophic failure in the event of a “bridge bash”.
• Resistance to derailment: The bridges have been designed to cater for the codified
derailment loads, as well as protecting the structure whilst mitigating damage to the
surrounding structures.
These functional requirements are requirements of draft Network Rail standard NR/L2/CIV/020.
Draft 012 of this standard has been used and the requirements therein met in designing the
concrete underbridge details.
A library of standard designs and details for a range of half through and concrete deck type
underbridges forms meeting these requirements has been produced. This document contains
guidance on the use of these standard drawings, including advice on the following:
• The elements and options contained within the suite of standard designs and details.
• Instruction on configuring a design using the standard designs and details
• Specific design restrictions and design assumptions
• Installation guidance
• Safety/CDM/environmental issues
The library will be maintained and distributed by Network Rail to its stakeholders and key
external suppliers for adoption across the network at a national level.
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The underlying philosophy of this standard is that a design details are provided, together with
general details of the other components (i.e. cill beams, bearings, walkways, protective
treatment, waterproofing etc.) which go to make up a standard concrete underbridges.
This allows the designer to produce a specific bridge design to suit the particular span, skew,
track geometry, cable ducting and walking route requirements of any particular location, so
long as they are within the limits of validity of the standard.
The flowchart in figure 2.1 demonstrates the use of the technical user manual and standard
drawings. The designer should analyse the constraints and requirements that exist for the
specific project site. This information should be used in conjunction with the design advice
contained within the technical user manual, to decide which elements can be taken from the
suite of standard designs and details and which items, if any, need bespoke design. This
designer output, and the series of standard drawings can be combined to produce the final
concrete underbridge solution.
Figure 2.1: Flowchart to show the use of Network Rail’s Standard Details and Designs
This manual describes the 2009 standard for rail underbridges using concrete deck type
construction arrangements with longitudinal spanning concrete slab, filler beam or prestressed
concrete to suit on or off line construction techniques. It is intended to be read in conjunction
with the set of standard drawings listed in Appendix A.
This manual is intended to aid the designer in producing an individual bridge design using this
standard, or in comparing this standard with other solutions. The manual discusses issues that
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will need to be covered in a contract specification for a bridge of this type, but is not intended
to form part of any contract documentation.
General arrangements have been developed for reinforced concrete, filler beam and
prestressed beam decks including associated cill beam arrangements. The designer will still
have to determine the most suitable bridge layout and structural arrangement of components
and carry out scheme specific design of the superstructure and substructure as necessary.
The decks and other components have been detailed to cater for a wide range of spans, skews
and track geometry within the limits of each of the deck arrangements. For situations outside
these parameters, the standard cannot be assumed to be applicable.
In all cases, the scheme specific design will need approval, full design, and an appropriate
check.
The SDDs for the concrete underbridge forms have been submitted and approved by Network
Rail at both Form A and Form B (including a category II check) stages of the Network Rail
approvals process.
The purpose of the concrete underbridge SDD was not to develop a deck design as these deck
forms currently appear not to be widely used and furthermore considered straight forward to
design. However, the advantage and significant benefit in developing the concrete underbridge
SDD was to produce a set of standard details for various types of concrete deck solutions that
are considered to be good practice.
The flowchart in Figure 2.2 demonstrates the general process of using the SDDs and TUMs. The
blue shaded boxes assist the designer to select the appropriate details or confirm the suitable
options available. A list of typical site parameters to consider in determining the appropriate
details or confirm the suitable options available is included in section 4.
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Figure 2.2: Process using the Standard Drawings and Technical User Manuals
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The designer will need to produce a scheme specific Form A for the site under consideration.
This Form A will detail the site specific parameters and the SDDs that will be used. As discussed
previously the SDD Form As have been approved and a site specific Form A is to be produced to
gain approval for use of the particular SDDs selected on the scheme.
Following Form A approval the designer will need to produce a full suite of scheme specific
drawings, including general arrangement drawings, detailed design drawings, reinforcement
schedules and scheme specific details based around the SDD.
The level of checking required is:
The following flowchart assists the designer in deciding the options to select and which
drawings to use in detailing a standard walkway and approach:
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Figure 2.3: Process to determine the Standard Details and Designs to use in detailing a Standard
Concrete Underbridge
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The standard drawings provide a complete set of preferred details for a range of concrete deck
forms and cill beam arrangements. For a particular bridge, the designer needs to determine the
specific layout, choose the appropriate deck form and associated cill beam drawings and modify
the arrangements to suit site specific dimensions.
The standard drawings are generally applicable for spans between 2.5m to 20m for a range of
skews up to 50°. Although, it is acknowledged that certain deck forms can be taken beyond
these limitations, their use is not often exploited as the increased weight and construction
depth are generally prohibitive and other deck forms are often adopted for spans over 20m.
The designer should therefore choose the relevant drawings for his particular bridge skew
range from the full set of standard drawings and modify them as appropriate to suit the site
specific contract. Refer to flowchart in Figure 2.3.
The standard drawings were not developed to be used as fabrication drawings and fabricators
may have to produce accurate bridge specific drawings.
Such is the range of possible concrete decks applications, the concrete deck forms and cill
beams were developed to a low level of standardisation.
The check list (not exhaustive) in Figure 3.4 lists the standard and non‐standard items, design
responsibilities and notes.
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Figure 3.4: Check List for Standard and Non Standard Items
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The designer will need to utilise the following Railway Group Standards (or their successors,
where appropriate):
All options can be pre‐cast off site and transported from the shop in manageable sections and
assembled on site in their final position which should be suitable for the majority of schemes.
Alternatively, should there be a longer period over which the railway is blocked then options for
cast on site have been provided, noting that these would also apply to constructing
immediately offline and transporting into position during a possession.
The selection of the preferred deck arrangement is dependant upon many factors and Figure
4.5 highlights the key constraints to each of the deck types. Two variants to the filler beam have
been detailed with the encased sections being preferred. The alternative exposed bottom
flange arrangement is often utilised where construction depths do not permit the fully encased
option and also the arrangement lends itself to being erected piecemeal allowing formwork to
span between bottom flanges eliminating the need for significant falsework to construct.
The preference would be to reduce the number of joints within the deck but is recognised that
this is not always possible due to the various site constraints.
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4.3 Span
The span range of the standard concrete forms considered in the SDD is the span measured
between centres of bearings and is 2.5m to 20.0m.
4.4 Skew
The skew range, measured between the bearing centre line and perpendicular to the track
centreline, is 0° (square) to 50° (maximum), with limitations on the Pre‐stressed Solid Box Beam
(SBB) where manufacturing constraints limits the skew ends to 45°. However, special
consideration and detailing of the beam ends will need to given when skews in excess of 45° are
to be adopted.
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Deck Type
Typical Span Between 5m and Between 5m and Between 5m and Between 5m and Between 10m and Up
Up to 6m Up to 6m
Range up to 15m up to15m up to15m up to15m to 20m
Typical Skew
Up to 50° Up to 50° Up to 50° Up to 50° Up to 50° Up to 50° Up to 45°
Range
Typical Depth 1 in 10 short span 1 in 10 short span 1 in 15 short span 1 in 15 short span 1 in 15 short span 1 in 15 short span
1 in 18
of Section 1 in 18 long span 1 in 18 long span 1 in 25 long span 1 in 25 long span 1 in 25 long span 1 in 25 long span
Typical width
Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
Range
No connection for N/A No connection for No connection for N/A N/A Shear connection
spans < 6m (refer spans < 6m (refer spans < 6m (refer
to 4.7.1 for to 4.7.1 for to 4.7.1 for
limitations) limitations) limitations)
Deck Joint
Shear connection Shear connection Shear connection
Selection
for spans >6m for spans >6m
Post tensioned for
skews less than 10° Post tensioned for Post tensioned for
skews less than 10° skews less than 10°
and >6m and >6m
All Types All Types All Types All Types All Types All Types Type 2, 2A & 2B
Cill Unit
Type 1A (preferred) Type 1 (preferred) Type 1A (preferred) Type 1A (preferred) Type 1 (preferred) Type 1 (preferred) Type 2A (preferred)
Selection
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For the reinforced concrete and filler beam decks there is the option to cast on site (final
position). This approach is not common to most schemes as this would be more appropriate to
a new build railway or where a lengthy closure has been granted to an existing railway line.
The last option available to all deck forms would be to erect the new structure adjacent to the
final position on temporary works and manoeuvred into position. Again this option is not
common to most schemes, and is often not cost effective and tends to be adopted where
constraints, either inherent with the site or where possessions are to be kept to the minimum
that permit the whole structure to be removed and installed within a short period.
The total construction depth should be the summation of the span to depth ratios as given in
the Figure 4.6 and track form which has been assumed to be the following: depth of track (rail,
rail pads and sleeper) of 368mm, the nominal ballast depth, waterproofing (assumed as 15mm
thick) and the chosen floor type depth.
The construction depth varies for each deck form and associated span. Indicative span to depth
ratios have been provided on the drawings and summarised in Figure 4.6 below. These are for
guidance purposes only to aid the designer in selecting the appropriate deck form to suit the
site specific constraints.
Reinforced Concrete Slab Filler Beam Deck Pre‐stressed Solid Box Beam
Span Ratio Span Ratio Span Ratio
<2.5m Min 250mm slab n/a n/a n/a n/a
2.5m<>5m 1:10 to 1:12.5 <5m Min 400mm slab n/a n/a
5m<>10m 1:12.5 to 1:15 5m<>10m 1:10 to 1:12.5 n/a n/a
10m<>15m 1:15 to 1:18 10m<>15m 1:12.5 to 1:15
10<>18m 1:18 *1
15m + 1:18 15m + 1:15 to 1:18
Figure 4.6: Indicative Span to Depth Ratio for longitudinal Spanning Concrete Decks
*1 The span to depth ratio for Pre‐stressed Solid Box Beams are to suit manufacturing
limitations and standard mould depths.
There is no limit on the width of deck and the width of individual units should be such to keep
joints to a minimum and where possible away from being directly under the rails.
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Ideally robust kerbs should preferably be set at least 1500mm from the adjacent rail running
edge (so that the back of the “offside” wheel of a derailed train will be restrained by the cess
rail before the “nearside” wheel strikes the kerb.) However, it is accepted that in many cases it
will not be practicable to achieve this with reasonable economy.
Where not practicable this dimension should be a minimum of 760mm plus any allowance for
track curvature, cant, construction and future track slue tolerances.
Deck widths and the position of any cess walkways will also be affected by the cant, curvature
and track alignment of each particular bridge location and consideration must also be given to
the existing abutment width and adjacent structures, walkway positions and bridge end access
requirements.
The individual pre‐cast off site concrete units for the three alternative deck forms are to be
preferably shear connected together by an in situ cementitous stitch.
Should possession constraints be such that there is insufficient time available to prepare the
stitch and subsequently fill with a cementitous material, the joint should either be transversely
post tensioned to overcome the transfer of load between joints or in some cases a nominal gap
can be maintained between adjacent units. However, both alternatives have limitations which
are set out below.
4.7.1 No Connection
The preference is to have an integral deck but it is recognised that in some instances this is not
achievable. Having individual units placed alongside one another with no shear connection
introduces differential movement between adjacent units, especially on a multiple track railway
line where one line is loaded and the adjacent line is not. The magnitude of this differential
movement is a function of the span and stiffness of the deck units and it is recommended that
spans over 6m should have shear connected decks unless it can be demonstrated otherwise
that this differential movement reduced or alternatively accommodated between decks.
Where the decks are to be laid side by side the designer is to allow for the difference in level
and associated tolerances as specified within Section 80 of the Network Rail specification.
The designer is to consider the stability of the decks to resist lateral load effects when applied
to the robust kerb. The arrangement of the edge units and restraint on the bearings should be
suitable to resist these applied load effects.
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The designer is to consider the ability of the individual units to resist accidental load effects and
to provide the necessary restraint mechanisms to cater for such effects.
Proprietary rapid‐hardening cements are available for site mixing with suitable aggregates. Pre‐
mixed one‐part and two‐part bagged mortars and ‘microconcretes’ are also available, which
can be extended with coarse aggregates (maximum aggregate size should not exceed 10mm to
allow adequate placement and compaction). Rapid hardening cements are likely to include a
range of accelerators and other chemical and mineral additives, and strengths of up to 20
N/mm2 can be attained in an hour using magnesium‐phosphate cements. The materials used
should also meet the longer‐term requirements of the stitch by achieving suitable 28‐day
strengths and having a low shrinkage (proprietary materials may be shrinkage‐compensated).
Requirements for on‐site mixing, placement, compaction and curing are also very important
considerations. Given the congested area of the joint, the filling material should ideally be
pourable/pumpable and self‐compacting or compactable with minimal effort. This may be
difficult to achieve with some very rapid hardening concrete mixes, which may be stiff and also
tend to have very short working times.
Manufacturer’s recommendations for mixing and placement should be followed, but typically
the concrete surfaces of the box beam sections which will be in contact with the joint filler
material should be clean and free from laitance, oil, grease etc. and should normally be pre‐
wetted (but surface‐dry at the time of filling). The base of the joint should be sealed and during
filling a continuous flow of pumped or poured material should be ensured. If poured, a header
box should be used to maintain a head of material throughout the pour.
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Ambient temperatures may be a consideration, and can significantly affect the rate of strength
gain. Rapid hardening materials typically generate a lot of heat so are less sensitive to cold‐
weather working than ordinary cementitious materials, but may suffer from resulting from
thermally‐induced cracking particularly in hot weather.
Proprietary rapid hardening materials are specialist products with a wide variety of
characteristics and manufacturers should be consulted to ensure selection of materials which
will meet performance requirements, and to determine requirements for mixing, placing,
compaction and curing.
Post tensioning of skew decks is recommended for either square spans or low skews of no more
than 10°.
Adjacent pre‐cast concrete units are to be match cast against one another to obtain the
appropriate fit up between units.
Sufficient tolerance on alignment of transverse holes should be considered and the diameter of
the hole should generally be equal to at least twice the bar diameter.
4.8 Bearings
The standard details and designs assume that elastomeric bearing pads will be used to support
the bridge deck with lateral and longitudinal fixity of the deck provided by stainless steel
dowels.
The arrangements shown on the drawings show the minimum number of elastomeric bearings
required but the designer should confirm the most efficient number and arrangement to suit
the span, skew, width and loading requirements.
Where segmental units are shown two bearings have been shown and in the case of filler beam
decks, the steelwork filler beam in the middle does not have a bearing which will provide space
for restraint systems.
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The designer is to consider the stability of the pre‐stressed solid box beam when placed on a
single bearing and the size of the bearing may have to be increased to suit construction
methodology.
Three types of cill unit have been detailed to cover a range of application to suit both the deck
form and site constraints. The selection of the cill unit arrangement can vary to suit certain
criteria as highlighted in Figure 4.7 which is dependant upon the bearing plinth and ballast wall
arrangement as follows:
Cill Beam Type 1 (integral ballast wall), 1A (separate ballast wall) and 1B (Block wall ballast wall)
have discrete plinths in which the main deck units are supported from, which improves the
access to the bearing shelf area. There is also the opportunity to post grout holding down
restraints once the deck has been placed.
Cill beam Type 2 (integral ballast wall), 2A (separate ballast wall) and 2B (block wall ballast wall)
have a raised full length bearing shelf, which provides flexibility on the position of bearings.
The integral ballast wall is recommended where one or more of the following would apply: time
constraints do not permit the lifting of separate ballast walls and/or reinstatement of backfill
needs to be carried out immediately after placing the cill; construction tolerances are adequate
to place a deck between two fixed walls; access to the rear of the bearings is not required when
placing the deck. Where this is not the case, consideration can be given to having separate
ballast walls at either one or both ends to suit site constraints.
The block wall ballast wall is recommended where either the spans are less than 6m (small
movements) or where sheet membrane is used to waterproof the deck.
There is an option to have an exaggerated chamfer on the leading edge to improve access to
the bearings and bearing shelf to assist both maintenance and bearing replacement activities.
A typical gap between the end of the deck and cill unit / ballast wall should be 75mm (±25mm).
The merits of locating the drainage channel in the cill unit towards the front of the cill unit was
considered but not recommended on the basis that the water would have to run passed the
bearings in order to drain away and also the position of the drainage channel would impinge on
the temporary jacking area to remove the bearings.
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Although access to maintain the drainage channel at the rear can be problematic, the designer
is to consider potential locations where rodding / cleaning points can be made to suit site
constraints.
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Selection Suited for all bridge spans Generally as Type 1 but Suited for bridge spans Suited for all bridge Suited for all bridge Suited for bridge spans
Criteria and deck forms provides flexibility and of small movements spans and deck forms spans and deck forms of small movements
more tolerance on (spans of 6m or less). (spans of 6m or less).
An integral ballast wall Lateral restraints to be Permits access to rear
placement of deck
reduces the number of Suited for use with installed at the same of deck to install Suited for use with
crane lifts and other site Permits access to rear sheeted membrane time as deck longitudinal stitch sheeted membrane
activities such as back fill of deck to install installation. reinforcement and
Permits access to rear Permits access to rear
material to can be placed longitudinal stitch installation of
of deck to install of deck to install
immediately after cill unit reinforcement and cementitous material
longitudinal stitch longitudinal stitch
/ back of wall drainage installation of
reinforcement and Lateral restraints to be reinforcement and
has been installed. cementitous material
installation of installed at the same installation of
Permits variation in Introduces additional cementitous material time as deck cementitous material
bearing levels (skew ballast wall to cill installation.
Lateral restraints to be
decks) by altering plinth dowelling activity
installed at the same
heights during the possession.
time as deck
Cill Holding down Permits access to rear installation.
restraints in between of bearing during deck
plinths can be post placement.
grouted after deck
Level of ballast wall can
installation.
be marginally adjusted
Provides good access to to suit line and level
drainage that deck has been
placed.
Option to chamfer leading
edge to improve access
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Lateral forces are to be resisted at all interfaces between the deck and supporting substructure.
The deck is to be adequately restrained against the cill unit and likewise the cill unit is to be
adequately restrained against the existing substructure.
Lateral restraints between the deck and the cill unit are to be provided by using either the
elastomeric bearings or stainless steel dowels. Lateral restraints between the cill units and the
substructure are to be provided using stainless steel tie rods effectively anchoring the cill unit
to the masonry abutment / pier at suitable spacing and depth to generate sufficient lateral
resistance.
The Elastomeric bearings are to be designed to resist lateral load effects utilising their friction
capacity in accordance with BS5400 Part 9. Where insufficient resistance exists alternative
lateral restraints are to be provided on the basis that all the applied load effects are to be
resisted by the alternative mechanism, i.e part contribution between elastomeric bearings and
alternative restraints is not permitted.
Subject to design calculations, double or multiple track bridges (integral or shear connected
units) of spans 10m or above with a minimum of 5 elastomeric bearings do not generally
require lateral restraints as they can rely on the inherent mass of the concrete deck to provide
the necessary frictional capacity from the elastomeric bearings alone to resist the applied
effects. However, single track bridges would generally require lateral restraints up to and
around 20m.
Double or multiple track bridges (integral or shear connected units) of all spans do not generally
require lateral restraints between the cill unit and substructure as they can rely on the inherent
mass of the concrete deck to provide the necessary frictional capacity between the
substructure and cill unit interface. For the purposes of calculating the frictional resistance
between the underside of the cill unit and mortar bed / masonry abutment a nominal
coefficient of friction can typically range between 0.4 and 0.6, with the factor of safety against
sliding generally assumed to be 1.5.
Single track bridges would generally require lateral restraints up to and around 10m.
Where restraints are required between the cill unit and substructure, these are generally
anchored to the masonry abutments by having pre formed pockets in the cill unit whereby an
oversized hole can be cored through the holes provided in the cills into the existing abutment
to the required depth to achieve an effective embedment.
A threaded stainless steel tie rod is placed into the hole and a pourable cementitous grout is
then pumped to fill the void between the bar and masonry core to the level of the top of the cill
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unit, whereby a holding down plate and nut is hand tightened to provide the anchorage. The
depth of embedment will vary depending upon the lateral load effect to be resisted but it is
generally relied upon and subsequently sized by the vertical load effect from a vehicle collision
(Refer to Section 4.11)
Vertical forces are to be resisted at all interfaces between the deck and supporting
substructure. The deck is to be adequately restrained against the cill unit and likewise the cill
unit is to be adequately restrained against the existing substructure.
Uplift restraints between the cill unit and the substructure are generally the same restraint as
the lateral restraint mechanism by introducing a grouted tie rod to the required embedment.
For short span single track bridges of around 6m span or less, special consideration should be
given to uplift restraints as generally there is insufficient inherent mass to resist the applied
load affects both in terms of the deck itself and the abutments.
The uplift restraint between the deck and cill unit will be bespoke depending upon the residual
vertical load effect that is to be resisted. These bespoke connections can be anchored into the
stitch area or connected directly to the concrete or steel soffit of the bridge.
4.12 Clearances
• Ensure that adequate clearance is provided between existing and proposed vehicles and
the structure.
• Ensure that the structure gauge considered for the standard designs is suitable for the
line considered for each specific scheme, in accordance with current Network Rail and
Railway Group Standards.
• Ensure that the required track radius and cant (if any) will not result in encroachment on
the structure gauge by any part of the deck or walkway.
• Prepare a gauging diagram(s) at Form A Stage.
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The maximum vertical distance between the rail and top of robust kerb considered in the
standard designs is 350mm. Note that the designer should assess if this is acceptable for
specific bridges, i.e. permanent way clearances and requirement to maintain gauge, track
maintenance requirements, or construction and installation tolerances, as a minimum
clearance of 50mm is desired for possible future works
An absolute minimum clearance of 25mm to the Lower Structure Gauge should be allowed for,
although it is recommended that where possible, a minimum clearance of 50mm should be
provided for possible future works.
The designer should ensure the effects of curved track (end and centre throws) does not cause
the structure gauge to foul the structure and that sufficient installation tolerances are provided.
The designer should ensure that the effects of cant, such as cant throw do not cause the
structural gauge to foul the structure.
The desired ballast depth is 300mm at mid span under the low rail. Shallower ballast depths
may be used, to a minimum of 200mm, however permanent way approval will be required.
The maximum ballast depth below the sleeper shall be generally limited to 400mm averaged
over the span.
The total depth of the rail, chair and sleeper has been taken as 368mm. The designer should
ensure that the chosen rail and sleeper combination will not cause the structural gauge to foul
the structure and sufficient distance is provided between the sleeper ends and the robust
kerbs. A minimum distance of 50mm is assumed between the robust kerb and sleeper end with
a lateral positioning tolerance of 25mm to ensure the 50mm is maintained.
The designer will need to consider the site constraints, including but not limited to: OLE,
existing abutments, S&T, location of cess etc. Headroom above highways or waterways should
be maximised where possible and appropriate signage fixed to the structure (ideally to the bash
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beam or walkway). Refer to ancillary details in NR/CIV/SD/1800 series). Note that the signs will
be the responsibility of the local authority, Highways Agency or similar authority.
The standard concrete underbridges have not been developed specifically to accommodate
direct fastening systems but the use of the standard drawings does not limit their use to
ballasted track. Where a direct fastening system is required for a specific scheme, the designer
shall select the suitable standard design with the required track/structure performance.
Additional design checks will be required to ensure suitability of the chosen detail as the
intensity of the railway loads will be greater than for ballasted track. Form A and Form B
submission and approval will be required.
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5 INSTALLATION GUIDANCE
It has been assumed that the standard concrete underbridges will be either constructed in situ,
piecemeal erected in situ using mobile road and rail cranes or constructed offline and lifted,
slid, jacked or transported into its final position using self propelled lifting vehicles (SPLV).
Specific details will need to be determined by the designer.
Where possible, to minimise railway possession times, the designer should consider installing
the deck with bottom ballast in place, though the designer should ensure it’s stability and that
the ballast is suitably retained.
As stated on drawing NR/CIV/SD/1702 the bridge should be fully trial erected: The trial erection
should include all superstructure and ancillary items such as walkways, cill/impost, ballast walls
and cover plates. This is particularly important for skew bridges.
The typical tolerances to be assumed in the standard design are usually for the installation of
the deck units by crane. The designer should develop the scheme to allow for the decks to be
typically positioned within 10mm and the track placed within 15mm of the design position on
plan. Vertical positioning tolerance should typically be 10mm on the assumption that the track
profile could be locally adjusted on site if necessary.
The designer should check that the effects of curved track (end and centre throws) does not
cause the structure gauge to foul any parts of the structure and that sufficient installation
tolerances are provided.
Where the deck units are installed by lifting them into position by lifting eyes / brackets
attached to the deck units, the designer should ensure that lifting points are located
perpendicularly opposite to one another. Details are not given on the standard drawings but
have assumed that proprietary lifting eyes cast into the concrete will be provided.
The designer is to check that section has sufficient capacity to span between lifting points and
to ensure that provision has been made for additional local reinforcement to the lifting eye (if
necessary) to prevent it from punching out of the deck.
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The lifting points should ideally be located between the quarter and third points of the span. In
all cases the designer must ensure that during the lift, the stresses (a safety factor of 2.0 is
recommended) in the deck does not exceed the theoretical permanent load stresses at the end
installation.
The following check list (not exhaustive) lists checks to be undertaken and items to be designed
or checked by the designer for the scheme specific installation option. Where appropriate, a
separate Form C will be required.
• The effect of the proposed lifting / support arrangement on;
o the lifting lugs (where applicable),
o the load distribution to each lifting / support point,
o the effect on the deck unit. Twist during installation or fabrication shall be
minimised. No one bearing shall move more than span/500 vertically compared
to the plane of the other three bearings.
• The suitability of the substructure:
o check the load effects from the new deck including pressure at base and under
the impost / cill beam,
o check overturning and sliding stability with and without the new deck in place.
• Undertake suitable geotechnical investigation to determine soil properties.
• Check that the differential settlement predicted does not exceed at SLS, 1 in 1000 along
the abutment
• Check installation tolerances noting that methods of installation other than by crane
may be more suited for installation in short (8 hour) possessions but may require
additional installation tolerances.
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The following check list (not exhaustive) lists typical issues to be considered by the designer for
the particular scheme when deciding on the available options to install the deck.
• Access to site
o Clearances to street furniture, overhead cables etc.,
o Road profile (horizontal and vertical): Proximity to hump back bridges, tight
curves etc. that may restrict access to site or plant movement.
o Location for site compound.
• Services: Highway / waterway.
o Services in or alongside the highway or waterway must be protected from bridge
installation activities.
• Services: Railway.
o Services may restrict or complicate installation of new bridge decks. Some
methods of installation will be more suited for sites with numerous railway
services, e.g. if services cannot be raised, this may preclude installation with
SPLV.
• Access around site
o Consider size of compound to construct the deck off line, rig cranes, store plant
and materials, store bridge elements, staff accommodation and welfare
provision.
• Site properties
o Strength of ground (ground reinforcement or piling for cranes or temporary
works),
o Access to site (haul roads and access agreements with land owner),
o Environmental issues (minimise damage to habitat, restrictions due to the
presence of rare or protected fauna and flora, relocation of rare or protected
fauna and flora, limitations on time of year to do the work to minimise impact on
flora and fauna).
o Working above water.
• Available possessions
o Minimise all possession times.
o Railway possessions. Strive for an 8 hour railway possession. Installation with
SPLV is usually quicker, thus minimising railway possessions, but will need larger
installation tolerances (refer to Section 5) and will not be suitable for all sites.
o Highway and waterway possessions may be limited at certain times of the year,
depending on the site location, e.g. a highway possession will be unlikely in
December if the site adjacent to a retail outlet, and a waterway possession
unlikely in July and August if heavily trafficked with recreational vessels.
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General arrangement drawings should be produced in line with Network Rail’s requirements for
the specific site. However it is expected that this drawing should normally include the
following:
• Plan, bridge elevation and a cross‐section through the bridge including the elevation of
one abutment and the bridge seating arrangement.
• Geotechnical information, details of services (railway and other), details of land
ownership and details of adjacent infrastructure,
• Principal dimension information such as span, skew, clearances from rail to main girders
and walkway parapets, six foot gap (where applicable), bearing, bridge soffit, rail,
walkway and parapet levels, clearance to road (or river or rail as applicable).
• Lower sector gauging diagram(s).
• List of drawings forming the complete bridge design.
The setting out and arrangement of components will be unique in most instances and
dependent upon many variables including, bridge span, abutment skew and clearance
requirements.
The designer should provide detailed drawings of all components except the standard details
provided for concrete profiles, interfaces between units, waterproofing and end of deck
drainage.
All detailed concrete outline and reinforcement drawings and bar bending schedules are to be
prepared by the designer. In addition to the general guidance given on the standard drawings,
the designer shall consider:
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Floors should be detailed to allow easy placement of reinforcement as well as meeting all
relevant design requirements.
Production of deck specific bar bending schedules to accompany the deck drawings are
necessary in all instances.
Production of deck specific bearing details and schedules to accompany the deck drawings are
necessary in all instances.
Both protective treatment and waterproofing should be carried out as far as possible in shop
conditions to ensure the maximum integrity and quality. Details are shown on the standard
drawings of the residual site joint protection involving hand applied protective treatment and
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waterproofing system. It is envisaged that some remedial site painting will be required, to be
carried out in accordance with the Network Rail Specification.
• Areas fully encased in concrete (e.g. Filler Beam section) should remain untreated, only
loose rust or mill scale removed.
• Exposed areas of partially encased sections in concrete (e.g. exposed bottom flanges of
filler beam section) should receive full paint system.
• Where the concrete finishes the protective treatment for the adjacent area should be
extended not less than 25mm into the concreted area and a sealant applied in a rebate
in the concrete to minimise the risk of water ingress at the steel/concrete interface.
• Where appropriate, concrete surfaces that may be exposed to chlorides (e.g. decks
above highways) should receive a hydrophobic pore lining impregnant in accordance
with Highways Agency Document BD43/03.
6.7.3 Waterproofing
The waterproofing system shown is based upon either an acrylic spray or sheet membrane
system protected with a protective layer against local damage. The waterproofing details are
shown on drawing NR/CIV/SD/1740 & 1741. Deck ends are waterproofed to ensure water
drains from the deck to the back of deck drainage.
Where there are no limits on application, the use of a tightly bonded system (spray applied
acrylic) is much preferred to a loose laid system (sheet membrane). This is because, with the
former, leakages through defects are much likely to be small and, hence, affect only a small of a
deck and so have little detrimental effect on the service life of the bridge.
6.8 Drainage
Positive drainage should be considered where possible. Details of drainage provision options
are shown on drawing NR/CIV/SD/1740 & 1741. Generally, drainage locations and thus the
profile of the back of the cill/impost unit may be governed by the abutment thickness. A
narrow abutment invites a simple arrangement of deck end and upstand aligned vertically with
the rear of the abutment. Ideally the drainage pipe should be located below the final top of the
existing abutment. This should ensure that water will not permeate along the underside of the
impost and then down the abutment face.
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Where the existing abutment is much wider and the new deck stops short then providing drains
in the impost at the deck end and below cill/impost to the rear of the abutment is often
preferred even to the extent of terminating the waterproofing at the cill/impost drain.
Within the standard detail suite of drawings, details are provided for underbridge ancillary
items (drawing series NR/CIV/SD/1800 and associated technical user manual).
To ensure a smooth transition from the stiffness of the bridge approach to the stiffness of the
deck and then the stiffness of the deck to the stiffness of the approach, the designer should
consider the use of a suitable transition detail.
Where an existing substructure is being reused the scheme design should ensure that there is
no significant change in the loads or points of application, and also the acceptability both the
re‐use of the existing substructure and foundations.
The design of the standard deck details covered in this TUM have assumed a maximum
abutment differential settlement at SLS of 1 in 1000. The load applied shall be in accordance
with BS 5400‐2:2006 and include railway loads. The designer shall determine the soil
parameters and ensure that the maximum design settlement is not exceeded. Refer to the
check list in Section 5.4 for guidance and limits on differential settlement allowed for in the
standard designs.
The designer must ensure that suitable details are provided to ensure that the structure is
adequately bonded/insulated/protected from stray current effects.
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The details are generally straightforward and a competent fabricator or contractor should be
able to determine their own procedures for ensuring the required quality is achieved. The areas
where the details require particular attention are discussed below.
7.1 Fabrication
The fabricator must also pay due attention to the reinforcement location and orientation to
ensure holes in the steel beams (filler beam floors) are suitable to facilitate the accurate fixing
of reinforcing bars and concreting.
7.2 Construction
When constructing the concreted areas, the contractor must be careful to ensure suitable
clearance between reinforcing bars is provided to allow concrete to surround all reinforcing
bars.
The contractor should consider the use of vibrating shutters where the reinforcement is
congested and limited access for pokers,
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Environmental issues can only be determined on a site by site basis, bridge aesthetics including
its colour, should be considered also.
The effect of renewing the protection scheme on the environment, particularly any
watercourses, should be taken into consideration during the selection of the elements of the
protection scheme.
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Description Drawing
NR/CIV/SD/1700 Index of Drawings
NR/CIV/SD/1701 General Information Concrete Underbridge Forms ‐ Key to Types
NR/CIV/SD/1702 General Notes and H&S Risk Register
NR/CIV/SD/1710 Cast on Site Reinforced Concrete Slab General Arrangement
NR/CIV/SD/1711 Pre‐cast off Site Segmental Reinforced Concrete Slab General
Arrangement
NR/CIV/SD/1712 Cast on Site Fully Encased Filler Beam Deck General Arrangement
NR/CIV/SD/1713 Pre‐cast off Site Fully Encased Filler Beam Deck General Arrangement
NR/CIV/SD/1714 Cast on Site Exposed Bottom Flange Filler Beam Deck General
Arrangement
NR/CIV/SD/1715 Pre‐cast off Site Exposed Bottom Flange Filler Beam Deck General
Arrangement
NR/CIV/SD/1716 Pre‐cast off Site Pre‐stressed Solid Box Beam Deck General Arrangement
NR/CIV/SD/1720 Cast on Site Reinforced Concrete Slab Details
NR/CIV/SD/1721 Pre‐cast off Site Segmental Reinforced Concrete Slab Details
NR/CIV/SD/1722 Cast on Site Fully Encased Filler Beam Deck Details
NR/CIV/SD/1723 Pre‐cast off Site Fully Encased Filler Beam Deck Details
NR/CIV/SD/1724 Cast on Site Exposed Bottom Flange Filler Beam Deck Details
NR/CIV/SD/1725 Pre‐cast off Site Exposed Bottom Flange Filler Beam Deck Details
NR/CIV/SD/1726 Pre‐cast off Site Pre‐stressed Solid Box Beam Deck Details
NR/CIV/SD/1727 Pre‐cast off Site Pre‐stressed Solid Box Beam Robust Kerb Alternative
NR/CIV/SD/1730 General Information Cill Units – Key to Types
NR/CIV/SD/1731 Cast on Site Reinforced Concrete Slab Cill Unit General Arrangement
NR/CIV/SD/1732 Pre‐cast Segmental Reinforced Concrete Slab Cill Unit General
Arrangement
NR/CIV/SD/1733 Cast on Site Fully Encased Filler Beam Deck Cill Unit General
Arrangement.
NR/CIV/SD/1734 Pre‐cast off Site Exposed Bottom Flanges Filler Beam Deck Cill Unit
General Arrangement
NR/CIV/SD/1735 Pre‐cast off Site Pre‐stressed Solid Box Beam Deck Cill Unit Arrangement
NR/CIV/SD/1736 Cill Unit & Ballast Wall – General Details
NR/CIV/SD/1740 Deck End – Waterproofing & Drainage Details Sheet 1 of 2
NR/CIV/SD/1741 Deck End – Waterproofing & Drainage Details Sheet 2 of 2
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Structural Models
The proposed new decks should be analysed using a linear elastic model of a complete deck.
One bearing should be fixed in position, usually in one corner of the deck. Other bearings should
allow rotation and movement longitudinally, laterally or in both directions. A quasi‐static
approach should be used.
The simple approach to fatigue assessment (without damage calculation) should be used.
Loading
The following is a summary of the design loads under current UK standards, BS 5400 and draft
Network Rail standard, NR/L2/CIV/020 (draft 12):
Dead Loads
Item Density/Load Load Factor (gfL)
Concrete 25 kN/m3 1.2
21 kN/m3 – depth 575mm over full floor area
between webs of main girders (appropriate to
300mm depth under sleepers with additional
Ballast 1.75
average 100mm allowance for variations in
ballast depth due to cant, track gradients,
deflections etc)
2.514 kN/m (per track, including extra over
Track ballast, for 113A (continuously welded) rail and 1.2
F27 concrete sleepers and pads)
0.36 kN/m2 over floor area (equivalent to 15mm
Waterproofing 1.2
thickness at 24 kN/m3
1.0 kN/m (equivalent to 7 no. solid 40mm
Trackside Cables 1.2
diameter lead cables)
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Live Loads
Load Reference Notes
RU Loading BS5400‐2:2006 An additional a factor of 1.1 has been applied to
Clause 8.2.1.1 provide adequacy in accordance with TSIs for high
NR/L2/CIV/020 speed lines, or gdet for standard lines.
Dynamic Effects BS5400‐2:2006 Factor taken as 2 for shorter span bridges, as
Clause 8.2.3 detailed below.
Centrifugal Force* BS5400‐2:2006 Value based upon Vt = 120kph, R = 654m
Clause 8.2.9 Maximum line speed 200kph.
Fatigue BS5400‐10:1980 Simplified Method adopted
Clause 9.1 Maximum traffic 42 MTPA
Walkways+ NR/L2/CIV/020 – Uninformly Distributed load: 5.0 kN/m2
Draft 12 Single Point Load: 2.0 kN
Parapet Lateral Load on top rail: 0.74 kN/m
Longitudinal BS5400‐2:2006 The track is assumed not continuous over the
Clause 8.2.10 bridge for the purpose of distributing longitudinal
live loads off the bridge, i.e. all longitudinal load
resisted by the bridge.
Crane Loading KIROW KRC1 Refer to NR/L2/CIV/020 for Axle Distribution, and
(temporary case)
200UK Rail reduced partial load factors apply.
Mounted Crane
Notes:
* ‐ Maximum Centrifugal Force Factor (defined as the vertical effect of the centrifugal force on a
girder expressed as a fraction of the static RU load): 0.2P. Note that the designer must
determine the minimum track radius a deck can accommodate, considering clearances,
tolerances etc.
+
‐ These loads are used for the walkway, parapet, walkway bracket and main girder
intermediate stiffener design.
Collision Loads.
The decks and bearing arrangements are to be designed in accordance with the load
requirements of BD60/04.
For longer span decks and high ballast depths, the designer may justify not providing an uplift
bracket otherwise a suitable uplift restraint should be provided.
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Design of Deck
The filler beam floor is assumed to act compositely in the longitudinal direction and is treated as
a 'filler beam' floor (for the purposes of design to BS 5400‐5:2005). The surface area acting to
provide bond strength between the concrete and steel section shall be considered as only that
acting in compression (locally, ignoring global tension effects).
The concrete floor (and concrete specification) should be designed to reduce early thermal
cracking effects, to reduce the deck's susceptibility to chloride ingress, to limit the risk of
spalling and to improve its durability generally. The concrete class at the soffit location has
been taken as XD3 for chloride induced (corrosion, cyclic wet and dry) as the soffit is likely to be
exposed to spray from potential highways below. The top surface is protected by
waterproofing, and would be a lower classification. In determining nominal cover the value of
Dc has been taken as 10mm. The designer should consider applying a hydrophobic pore lining
impregnant in accordance with Highways Agency document BD43/03 where the deck may be
exposed to chlorides.
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The standard designs and details have, where possible, practicable and in accordance with
NR/L2/CIV/020 (draft 12), minimised the number of structural elements that are considered, i.e.
that cannot be inspected from at least one side. The areas considered as hidden parts on the
concrete underbridges are listed below with a description of how the details are protected and
access is provided for inspection.
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Issue Record
Issue Date Comments
1 ……... 2008 New standard.
Incorporates and supersedes RT/CE/S/007:
Design loading for accommodation and
occupation overbridges.
Compliance
This Network Rail standard specifies mandatory requirements and must be
complied with by Network Rail and its contractors from……………..
It is permissible for projects that have formally completed GRIP Level 4 at the
compliance date (i.e. acceptance of Form A in accordance with
NR/L2/CIV/003: Technical approval of design, construction and maintenance
of civil engineering infrastructure) to continue to comply with the Network Rail
standards and other standards and requirements as identified in the Form A
and not to comply with the requirements contained herein, unless otherwise
stipulated in the accompanying Briefing Note or Network Rail’s specific
requirements for the project.
Reference documentation
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British Standards
BS 5268 Structural use of timber:
Part 2: 2002: Code of practice for permissible stress design,
materials and workmanship
BS 5395 Stairs, ladders and walkways:
Part 3: 1985: Code of practice for the design of industrial type
stairs, permanent ladders and walkways
BS 5400 Steel, concrete and composite bridges:
Part 1: 1988: General statement
Part 2: 2006: Specification for loads
Part 3: 2000: Code of practice for design of steel bridges
Part 4: 1990: Code of practice for design of concrete bridges
Part 5: 2005: Code of practice for design of composite bridges
Part 9: 1983: Bridge bearings
Part 10: 1980: Code of practice for fatigue
BS 5628 Code of practice for use of masonry:
Part 1: 2005: Structural use of unreinforced masonry
Part 2: 2005: Structural use of reinforced and prestressed
masonry
Part 3: 2001: Materials, components, design and workmanship
BS 6799 Highway parapets for bridges and other structures
Part 4: 1999: Specification for parapets of reinforced and
unreinforced masonry construction
BS 7818: Specification for pedestrian restraint systems in metal
1995
BS 8004: Code of practice for foundations
1986
BS 8110 – 1 Structural use of concrete.
Part 1: 1985Code of practice for design and construction
BS 8300: Code of Practice - Design of buildings and their approaches to meet
2001 the needs of disabled people
BS EN 1317- Road restraint systems
2 Part 2: 1998: Performance classes, impact test acceptance
criteria and test methods for safety barriers
BS EN 1990: Eurocode – Basis of structures design,
2002 Annex A2: Application for bridges
Annex A2
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UIC Leaflet 719-R Earthworks and track bed construction for railways
UIC Leaflet 774-3R Track-bridge interaction. Recommendations for calculations
UIC Leaflet 776-3R ( 1st Edition 1989): Deformation of bridges
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Contents
1 Purpose 12
2 Scope 12
4 Definitions 15
5 Principles 17
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7.5 Waterproofing 35
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7.13 Bearings 47
7.14 Fasteners 48
9 Loading 55
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9.6 Other loads and effects for Underline, Overline and other
Bridges 64
9.6.1 Loads to be considered 64
9.6.2 Aerodynamic effects 66
9.6.3 Bridges over watercourses 67
9.7 Loading for substructures 67
10 Design standards 68
10.1 General 68
11 Identification of Bridges 75
12 Records 76
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1 Purpose
This Network Rail standard defines the requirements for the Design of Bridges
and Culverts, and other structures within the scope of this standard.
2 Scope
Examples of structures that are within the scope of this standard are included
in Structure Category A as shown in Appendix A. The scope includes all
Bridge substructures, and earth retaining or wing walls that are integral with
the Bridge substructure, and other earth retaining walls adjacent to the Bridge.
Bridges which neither carry the railway nor span over the railway, shall be
designed for the most onerous applicable effects according to what the Bridge
carries and what the Bridge spans over.
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For the purposes of this standard, the use of the terms Bridge or structure
shall be deemed to include Culverts and any other structure within the scope
of this standard where applicable.
• all stages where permanent works are Taken Into Use in stages
before final completion,
• all temporary works, as defined in NR/L2/CIV/003: Technical
Approval of design, construction and maintenance of civil
engineering infrastructure, that are provided for the execution of such
Bridges.
The scope of this document covers the Design of the following categories of
work:
• repairs,
• strengthening,
• replacement of parts,
• renewal / replacement of superstructures or substructures;
• new Bridges,
• temporary Bridges.
Retained existing parts do not need to comply with the requirements of this
standard providing (a) the loads and effects on such parts will not be made
more onerous by the alterations or the addition of other parts, (b) the retained
parts are not showing any signs of distress, and (c) the load-bearing capability
of the retained parts meets Network Rail’s requirements. However,
consideration shall be given to bringing retained existing parts into compliance
with this standard where it is reasonably practicable and economic to achieve
compliance. Where structural works are to be carried out, 10.10 identifies
requirements to strengthen or replace weak existing parts.
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For rail vehicles travelling in excess of the above speeds, guidance shall be
obtained from Network Rail’s Professional Head of Structures.
4 Definitions
Accommodation Bridge
A Bridge provided to maintain access to lands that were severed by the
construction of the railway and which can only legally be used by the
successor to the original landowner whose land was severed; however,
subsequent public footpath and bridle rights may have been acquired by other
users.
AIP Submission
The submission for approval in principle as required by NR/L2/CIV/003:
Technical Approval of design, construction and maintenance of civil
engineering infrastructure.
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Bridge
A structure of one or more spans greater than or equal to 1800 mm, whose
primary purpose is usually to carry traffic or services over an obstruction or
gap, but excluding Culverts.
Cess Walkway
A designated walkway along the cess where persons certificated as
competent in Personal Track Safety may walk safely while trains pass. (Note:
a Cess Walkway does not constitute a Position of Safety unless it can be
accessed from the side of the track.)
Containment Level
The capacity of parapets and vehicle safety barriers to restrain road vehicles.
(See Highways Agency standard TD 19/06: Requirements for Road Restraint
Systems).
Culvert
A structure with a span or diameter greater than 450mm but less than
1800mm whose primary purpose is usually to permit water or services to pass
under or adjacent to a railway, road or other Network Rail infrastructure. The
term excludes Outside Party pipelines.
Design
Information in the form of drawings, diagrams, calculations and/or
specifications (performance, materials and workmanship) which together
describe in detail what is to be constructed and, where applicable, how it is to
be constructed. The term is also used to describe the process by which such
information is produced, including the undertaking of structural calculations
where necessary.
Designer
The person responsible for the Design who is authorised to sign the Approval
in Principle Submission and/or the Design certificate on behalf of the Design
organisation.
Interworking
The ability of the structure to carry current and foreseeable rail traffic including
at the published capability of the route, traffic permitted in excess of the
capability of the route, traffic diverted from other routes, the cascade of rail
vehicles from one route to another and interoperability requirements.
Occupation Bridge
A Bridge carrying a private road which generally pre-existed the railway and
which can only be used by authorised users - typically the successors of the
original users of the road and their invitees, although subsequent public
footpath and bridleway rights may have been acquired by other users.
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Overline Bridge
A Bridge which passes over the railway and includes public highway,
Accommodation, Occupation and bridleway Bridges, and footbridges.
Outside Party
A person or organisation, other than Network Rail, that is an infrastructure
owner or developer, or is a user or occupier of Network Rail’s infrastructure.
The term includes Highway Authorities, Roads Authorities, Passenger
Transport Executives, public or private developers, and Train Operating
Companies.
Real Trains
The axle loads and axle spacings for particular trains and/or railway vehicles,
and the combinations of such trains/vehicles, defined by Network Rail.
Remit
The formal document issued by Network Rail describing the purpose, scope
and objectives for a project, an outline of the service required, key
responsibilities, and outputs to be delivered at completion of the project
phases.
Shared Bridge
A Bridge of which the ownership and/or management is shared between
Network Rail and an Outside Party.
Structure Category
The category (A, B, C, D, E, F or G) to which a structure is assigned, in
accordance with NR/L1/CIV/044: Managing Structures Works, that defines the
processes to be used to manage the structure works.
Underline Bridge
A Bridge carrying one or more operational railway tracks.
5 Principles
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The Design shall as applicable take into account the following, without
limitation, as regards their effect on health and safety, and the
environment:
• use by disabled persons,
• safe means of access and egress, including in emergencies,
• fire safety,
• suitable materials and standards of workmanship for the
construction and planned maintenance/ examination,
• use of new materials, components or methods,
• environmental issues, including the impact on sensitive
species,
• management and discharge of track drainage and surface
water,
• contaminated run-off and the need for separators;,
• discharge into rivers and watercourses.
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The Design shall take into account Network Rail’s liabilities applicable to
the Bridge as established by Network Rail’s Infrastructure Liability
Manager (ILM) and included in the Remit or as otherwise notified to the
Designer.
All legal obligation and commercial liability issues and queries, including
the following, shall be addressed by Network Rail’s ILM or equivalent
authority (unless responsibility has been delegated to the Designer):
• liabilities,
• easements, and wayleaves,
• load carrying obligations (both statutory and safety
requirements),
• establishing requirements for headroom and carriageway
widths (see 6.13.2), navigation envelopes (see 6.14.1), etc,
• confirming existing agreements regarding repairs,
replacements and renewals of infrastructure and affected
services.
The Designer shall notify the ILM at an early stage in the Design about
any such issues that are relevant and which were not identified in the
Remit, and shall ascertain Network Rail’s requirements.
Where a Bridge is within the scope of this standard but is not owned or
controlled by Network Rail, Network Rail shall use its best endeavours to
ensure that the Bridge is designed to comply with the requirements of
this standard. Where this is not the case, the relevant details shall be
recorded and the appropriate authorities notified.
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The form of the Bridge and its ability to carry the intended loads
shall not be unreasonably sensitive to the precise position of the
tracks. Where reasonably practicable, the Bridge shall be designed
to allow tolerance in the permitted positions of the tracks. The
allowable number and tolerable positions of the tracks relative to the
Bridge structure shall be identified in the AIP Submission. Where
the use or replacement of rail-bearers is not reasonably avoidable,
the tolerance in the position of the track shall be identified relative to
each rail-bearer.
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Earthing and bonding systems for a Bridge, its metal parts and
supported metal services shall comply with NR/SP/ELP/21085:
Design of Earthing and Bonding Systems for 25kV A.C. Electrified
Lines. As required by NR/SP/ELP/21085, the Design of such
systems shall be in accordance with BS EN 50122-1: Railway
Applications – Fixed Installations – Part 1: Protective Provisions
Relating to Electrical Safety and Earthing and with all other relevant
standards.
The electrical protection of the Bridge shall take into account the
structure itself, any supported/attached equipment, any dual
purpose issues, the surroundings and adjacent buildings or
structures.
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Where third rail D.C. electrification, or dual overhead A.C and third-
rail D.C. electrification is present, consideration shall be given to the
risk of stray current corrosion arising due to high current flows
through the earth.
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Before making any initial consultations, the arrangements for liaising with
all external authorities, Outside Parties and other potentially affected
third parties during the Design process, and for subsequently agreeing
any requirements, shall be agreed with Network Rail.
Liaison with HMRI, TSI authorities (see Appendix G), Notified Bodies,
train/freight/station operating companies, and other leaseholders/tenants
(of Network rail) shall be carried out by Network Rail, unless specifically
delegated to the Designer or others.
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For a new Bridge over a public highway, the headroom from the
soffit shall not be less than 5.3 m, and shall be at least 5.7 m where
this can be achieved with reasonable economy. The Bridge shall
comply with HMRI Railway Safety Principles and Guidance Part 2:
Section A, Chapter 4.
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The design life of the substructure of a new Bridge shall not be less
than that for the superstructure.
Paints, sealants and other materials used for the protection of a Bridge
shall comply with the requirements of NR/L2/CIV/039: Specification
RT98 – Protective Treatments for Railtrack Infrastructure.
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Where abutments or walls are clad with brickwork or stonework, the gap
behind the cladding shall be filled with mortar. For other cladding
material, consideration shall be given to providing drainage to the void
between the wall structure and facing.
7.5 Waterproofing
The design life of the waterproofing system shall be stated in the AIP
Submission.
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The structural form and articulation of the Bridge shall take into account
relevant factors and interactions, including the following as applicable:
• the safety and ease of construction,
• the effect on the vertical and torsional stiffness of the bridge,
• the effects of rotations at the bearings, including uplift at the
end of the deck behind bearings,
• avoiding uplift at bearings,
• the support provided to the track,
• constraints on construction depth,
• geometrical constraints arising from structure gauge
requirements, etc.,
• longitudinal and transverse movement, or the effects where
such movement is restrained,
• joint details, waterproofing, and the management of track
drainage and surface water,
• implications for the examination and maintenance of the
Bridge,
Details that may lead to debris and water becoming trapped, with
consequential risks of corrosion, shall be avoided. Consideration shall
be given in the detailing to facilitate future repainting of metalwork,
including the recommendations of BS EN ISO 12944-3:1998: Paints and
varnishes Part 3: Design considerations.
An Underline Bridge shall be provided with a solid deck and shall have
robust kerbs to contain the wheels of derailed vehicles, or girders which
perform this function, to comply with the requirements of HMRI: Safety
Principles and Guidance Part 2: Section A: Guidance on the
Infrastructure, Chapter 4. Guidance may be obtained from Clause 7.3.3
in Railway Approved Code of Practice GC/RC5510: Recommendations
for the Design of Bridges.
Protect:
• the ends of main structural girders,
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Mitigate:
• provide robust kerbs to retain the train on the Bridge,
• the Bridge should not overturn or make the consequences of
the derailment disproportionate to the incident,
• avoid placing single bearing stiffeners in the vicinity of the
tracks, so that in the event of one stiffener being damaged then
alternative stiffener(s) are available to provide alternative load
carrying capacity..
The layout of fencing in the vicinity of a Bridge shall be such that the
fences, together with the adjacent structure, form a continuous barrier
against trespass onto the railway. NR/L3/TRK/030: Lineside security
sets out the minimum requirements. Guidance is also given in HMRI:
Railway Safety Principles and Guidance Part 2: Section B, Chapter 5.
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Relevant factors at the site shall be taken into account, including the
distance and elevation between the highway and the railway, the
permitted speed of highway and rail traffic, the curvature and angle
of the approach of the highway to the railway.
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1
For example, alterations to an existing walkway or to edge parts of a Bridge, as opposed to
un-associated strengthening/repairs, etc. to other parts of the superstructure or substructure.
2
Where reasonably practicable the Position of Safety shall be continuous and uninterrupted
throughout the length of the Bridge (obstructions not exceeding 2 m are permitted), and shall
not comprise a series of separated Continuous Positions of Safety with or without refuges.
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Note that the GC/RT5203 requirements for a Position of Safety to be Continuous are more
onerous than those in NR/SP/OHS/069: Lineside facilities for personal safety. Obstructions
shall not exceed 2m in length.
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The height of the hand-rail shall be not less than 900mm or more
than 1000mm measured vertically above the surface of the ramp or
nosing of the stairs.
A pedestrian subway passing under the railway shall comply with the
applicable requirements for an Underline Bridge, and those for the stairs
and ramps of a footbridge.
Pipelines that carry liquids or gases over the railway, where the pipes
are not supported by or incorporated in a Bridge structure that was
primarily designed for other purposes, shall be supported on a purpose-
designed beam or pipe Bridge. Unless not reasonably practicable, such
beams or pipe Bridges shall span over the railway without intermediate
supports. Supports, including intermediate supports where these are not
reasonably avoidable, shall comply with either the clearance or impact
requirements of 9.4.4.
7.13 Bearings
Standards for the Design of bearings are identified in 10.2, which shall
be applied subject to the following requirements. Provisions applicable
to the particular Bridge shall be identified in the AIP Submission.
Provision shall be made to prevent the effect of rotation at the end of the
deck from being transmitted into the top of abutments.
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Where the headroom beneath an Underline Bridge is less than 5.7m, the
bearings shall be designed for impact forces as identified in 6.13.2.
Knife edge bearings shall not be used (this is to prevent the Bridge deck
dropping off its bearings). ‘Long-stop’ lateral restraints shall also be
provided, including where the Design allows for lateral expansion
movement.
In all cases, provision shall be made for jacking the structure to replace
discrete bearings.
7.14 Fasteners
Where fasteners are used, at least one end of each fastener shall remain
accessible after assembly. Where it is not reasonably practicable to
permit access to both ends, consideration shall be given to the detailing
at the hidden end, to permit the fastener to be removed, examined and
reinstated.
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A Bridge that forms temporary works and will be in place for less than 6
months may be subject to a different approval process as identified in
NR/L2/CIV/003: Technical approval of design, construction and
maintenance of civil engineering infrastructure.
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Unless otherwise stated, the limiting values for deformation are for the
total deformation of the Bridge calculated along each track. For vertical
deformation, this comprises deformations of the main girders, bearings,
cross-girders, rail bearers or deck slabs. For horizontal (longitudinal and
transverse) deformations, this comprises deformation of the Bridge and
the substructure.
All Bridges shall be designed so that the deformations under load do not
encroach on the required vertical and horizontal clearances, and do not
compromise the safety of the Bridge or railway. Clearance checks shall
include, for example, the situation where an Underline Bridge is adjacent
to an independently supported platform.
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The natural frequency of the Bridge under dead and superimposed dead
loads shall be checked to ensure it is within limits for which the dynamic
factors given in BS 5400-2: 2006 are valid.
Track twist shall be checked on the approach to, across, and on the
departure from the Bridge.
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In all cases, the twist (cant gradient) along a 3 m length of the track
due to the loading on the Bridge in conjunction with the designed
track geometry including any intended rate of change of cant, shall
not exceed 1 in 400 (i.e. 7.5 mm) under the intended and
foreseeable Real Train vehicles that will cross the Bridge, which
shall be represented by the equivalent number of British Standard
Units (BSUs) and enhanced by the dynamic factors for Real Trains
(1+ φI+ φII) identified in NR/L3/CIV/025: The structural Assessment
of underbridges.
Limits on the rotational uplift at the ends of decks (beyond the line
of the bearings) are given in 8.4.4.
The Design shall take into account the interaction effects of the
Bridge on the track, and vice versa, in response to variable loads
including vertical loading from trains, and traction, braking and
temperature effects.
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6.5.4.5.1 (1) and (2), within which the relevant authority or specifier
for individual projects shall be deemed to be Network Rail’s
Professional Head of Structures.
Transverse deformation and vibration of the deck shall comply with the
requirements identified in BS EN 1990: 2002 Eurocode – Basis of
structural design Annex A2: Application for bridges Clause A2.4.4.2.4
and the following, unless other requirements are specified by Network
Rail for the individual project. The recommended values given in the
Notes to A2.4.4.2.4 (2) and (3) shall apply.
Subject to the span/600 limit identified for all Bridges in 8.3.1, vertical
deflections due to railway loading shall comply with the requirements of
BS EN 1990: 2002 Clauses A2.4.4.3.1 and A2.4.4.3.2; and with
A2.4.4.3.3 where applicable. The required levels of comfort, and
associated vertical accelerations, given in Table A2.9 of BS EN 1990:
2002 shall be as follows, unless other requirements are specified by
Network Rail for the individual project:
The Design for fatigue shall comply with the standards identified in 10.2.
9 Loading
Unless otherwise stated, the loads identified in this standard are the
characteristic or nominal loads. For both the ultimate and serviceability
limit states these loads shall be factored (for beneficial or adverse
effects) using the load factors and load combinations referred to in the
relevant Design standards in 10, with the most severe effect on each
element of the structure being considered.
In all cases, the loads used in the Design shall be identified in the AIP
Submission, and justified where the relevant values are not prescribed
by this standard or referenced standards. Where partial load factors and
relevant load combinations are not prescribed in the Design standards,
details shall be identified in the AIP Submission.
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The provision also exists for adopting a heavier loading than full
Type RU on particular sections of the railway, which shall be
identified by Network Rail in the Remit, by applying a load
classification factor α greater than 1.0.
• SW/0 loading,
• concentrated loads on deck plates and similar elements
(except α shall not less than 1.0),
• centrifugal loads,
• nosing forces,
• longitudinal loads (traction and braking) and derailment
loads.
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Where the Bridge is to carry a single line track, the Designer shall
consult with Network Rail on the requirements for accommodating
track renewal plant (e.g. single line track relaying gantries).
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In all cases, stresses in the rail shall not exceed the limits
referenced in 8.4.3.
The 600 kN load shall not be applied to other parts of the Bridge.
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Any loading for Design less than full HA loading shall be justified in
the AIP Submission and shall be subject to approval of Network
Rail’s Professional Head of Structures. The justification shall take
into account the following:
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Loads on, and the effects from, parapets, safety barriers and
handrailing shall be in accordance with the requirements in 7.9 and
7.9.1, Highways Agency standard TD 19/06: Requirements for
Road Restraint Systems, BS 5400: Steel, concrete and composite
bridges Part 2: 2006: Specification for Loads, and the following, as
applicable.
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Justification for the use of a lesser loading shall be recorded in the AIP
Submission and shall be subject to approval from Network Rail’s
Professional Head of Structures.
9.6 Other loads and effects for Underline, Overline and other
Bridges
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• a footbridge,
• a Bridge supporting a station canopy or similar structure,
• parapets of an Underline Bridge,
• cladding panels attached to the Bridge,
• noise barriers attached to the Bridge.
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The Design shall take into account all static and transient loads that will
be applied, including any long-term increases in lateral earth pressures
which are imposed on the substructure.
For the design of a ballast wall at the top of an abutment, the above
railway traffic surcharge loading shall be increased to 60 kN/m2,
uniformly spread over a width of 2.6 m as above. The resulting strength
requirements shall be provided across the full width of the ballast wall so
as not to restrict future re-positioning of the tracks.
For the upper part of a side wall where the face parallel to the track is
within 0.5 m from the ends of sleepers and within 1.0 m below the
underside of the sleepers, the above railway traffic surcharge loading
shall be increased to 60 kN/m2 uniformly spread over a width of 2.6 m as
above.
For the Design of a local element close to the track (e.g. ballast wall),
account shall be taken of the maximum vertical, longitudinal and
transverse loading due to rail traffic.
If, in exceptional cases, it is considered that values for the design traffic /
surcharge loading lower than those given above are applicable, the
proposed values shall be identified and justified in the AIP Submission.
For piers, columns and similar substructure elements, the dynamic factor
for railway loading may be taken as 1.0 where the slenderness ratio “L/r”
of the element is less than or equal to 30 (where L is the element’s
effective length and r is its radius of gyration). The full dynamic factor
shall be applied to crossheads and similar structural forms.
10 Design standards
10.1 General
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Designs shall be undertaken using limit state principles, unless there are
no applicable standards using these principles, in which case alternative
standards and Design principles shall be identified and justified in the
AIP Submission.
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• the methods for using loads, that are based on limit state
terms, in design methods that are based on permissible stress,
• the effects of repeated application of live loading,
• the weather exposure conditions of the Bridge and the
anticipated examination and assessment regimes.
The use of such other materials in the Design of Bridges shall be subject
to the approval of Network Rail’s Professional Head of Structures prior to
submission of the AIP (see 6.4).
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The factors of safety to be used in the Design, and the allowable ground
bearing pressures and associated factors of safety used to determine the
pressures, shall be identified in the AIP Submission.
Consideration shall be given to the effects on the Bridge and the track
due to settlement or other movement of the foundations, including
differential settlement between supports and along a support or
foundation tilt, and the effects of subsidence arising from mineral
extraction (see 10.8). The effects on the track adjacent to the ends of
the Bridge shall also be considered.
Consideration shall be given to the risk of flooding and scour, and their
consequences on substructures, foundations and earthworks associated
with the Bridge, including where the Bridge is located in the flood plain of
a watercourse. Additional requirements for Bridges over watercourses
are given in 9.6.3.
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Earth retaining abutments, retaining or wing walls that are integral with
the abutment, and retaining walls adjacent to the Bridge, shall be
designed in accordance with this standard and BS 8002: Code of
practice for earth retaining structures.
The basis of Design for earth retaining elements including whether global
or partial factors of safety are to be used, and their values, shall be
identified in the AIP Submission. Where global factors of safety are used
these shall comply with 10.5. Where partial factors are used, any other
associated partial factors (e.g. for loading) shall be identified in the AIP
Submission.
Where applicable, the standards adopted for the design of the Bridge
shall be used for the Design of earth retaining elements that are integral
with the Bridge4.
4
For example, concrete elements shall be designed using BS 5400 Part 4, and not BS 8110
Part 1.
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The Design shall take into account the ground conditions in the locality of
the Bridge and its foundations, and shall comply with the applicable
requirements of BS 8004: Code of practice for foundations.
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Repairs that are not like for like replacements shall be considered as
alterations and shall be subject to Technical Approval in accordance with
NR/L2/CIV/003:Technical approval of design, construction and
maintenance of civil engineering infrastructure.
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11 Identification of Bridges
• Underline Bridge with a headroom over the road of 5.7m or less with
allowances for sag curve compensation,
• Underline Bridge supported on columns,
• Bridge over a navigable waterway,
• Overline Bridge,
• Bridges where required by NR/L2/CIV/076: Management of Bridge
Strikes from road vehicles & waterborne vessels.
• The unique identity of the Bridge, for example its name or number,
location, road name, mileage,
• the emergency phone number of the relevant Operations Control
office.
New Bridges, other than those identified above, shall have identification
plates, but which shall only show the emergency phone number where
specifically required by Network Rail.
Further guidance on the form, size and positioning, etc., of identification plates
and trackside identification signs/plates is given in NR/L3/CIV/202:
Management of the risk of Bridge strikes.
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12 Records
Health and Safety files shall be provided as required by the CDM Regulations.
The records shall clearly identify the Design load capacity for the Bridge and
any limits on use.
• calculations,
• Technical Approval design certification,
• as-built drawings,
• material certificates,
• records of Network Rail’s and others’ services at the site,
• information on any changes made to the structure, or particular
difficulties encountered, during the construction which may affect the
performance or maintenance of the Bridge,
• details of any proprietary products incorporated in the construction,
• information on items that are anticipated to require maintenance or
replacement during the Design Life of the Bridge, the type of
maintenance and when it is anticipated, and any unusual access or
methods required.
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Structure Category
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G)
Structure
Ancillary Structures
Buildings & Station
Bridges & Culverts
The structures listed below shall be managed in
accordance with the standards applicable to the
Retaining Walls
River Defences
appropriate Structure Category (see note at end of
Earthworks
Structures
table).
Tunnels
Advertising hoardings •
Avalanche shelters •
Bridges •
Buildings, including their basements and •
undercrofts
Boundary or free standing walls •
Cable Bridges carrying signal or power cables •
Canopies and supporting elements, other than •
Canopies on footbridges
Close circuit television camera or screen supports •
(CCTV)
Coastal, Estuarine or River Defences •
Concourses at stations •
Culverts •
Customer information screen (CIS) supports •
including suspension hangers
Cut and cover structures, unless required to be •
designed as a Tunnel
Cut and cover structures required to be designed •
as a Tunnel
Driver only operation (DOO) equipment supports •
Earthworks •
Electrical control rooms (Building) •
Electrification structures (OLE), including straight •
masts, solid or lattice web cantilevers or portals
Electrification structures – raft type substations •
Elevated or suspended platforms within stations •
Elevated vehicle forecourts or ramps • *
Elevated trackside water tank support structures •
Equipment box support structures •
Equipment Support Structures (ESS), other than •
those more particularly identified in this Table
Feeder station support structures •
Footbridges, including Canopies •
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Structure Category
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G)
Structure
Ancillary Structures
Buildings & Station
Bridges & Culverts
The structures listed below shall be managed in
accordance with the standards applicable to the
Retaining Walls
River Defences
appropriate Structure Category (see note at end of
Earthworks
Structures
table).
Tunnels
Gate boxes / houses (Building) •
Hoist or drive support structures •
Inspection pits set into the track •
Integrated electrical control centres (IECCs) •
(Building)
Lighting support structures, including single tube •
masts or columns, cantilevers or portals, other
than metallic lattice towers
Location box support structures •
Metallic lattice tower Equipment Support •
Structures
Minor Retaining Walls •
Multi-storey car parks •
Operational control rooms (Building) •
Platforms at stations or depots, including front and •
rear walls, cross walls, suspended spans and
supporting structures
Platforms for uncoupling trains at stations and •
depots
Platforms constructed on embankments or in •
cuttings to support location cases or other
equipment
Pipe Bridges and pipelines that form self •
supporting Bridges
Radio telecommunications masts (not metallic •
lattice)
Raised walkways, including train access in •
berthing sidings
Relay rooms (Building) •
Relocatable equipment buildings (REBs) •
Retaining Walls (other than Minor Retaining Walls) •
Sand towers •
Signal gantries, cantilevers, portals and other •
signal structures, that span or cantilever over
operational railway lines
Signal structures (other than those identified •
above) including straight posts and signal
equipment platforms
Signal boxes (Building) •
Signal boxes: support beams to locking frames in •
mechanical signal boxes
Shafts •
Station accommodation and facility Buildings •
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Structure Category
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G)
Structure
Ancillary Structures
Buildings & Station
Bridges & Culverts
The structures listed below shall be managed in
accordance with the standards applicable to the
Retaining Walls
River Defences
appropriate Structure Category (see note at end of
Earthworks
Structures
table).
Tunnels
Structures supporting Buildings over operational •
lines
Substations (Building) •
Subways •
Supports to raised track in inspection areas •
Telecommunication equipment supports (other •
than metallic lattice towers)
Timber signal posts, doll and guy posts, telegraph •
poles
Train Sheds and structural elements of adjacent •
Buildings which provide support
Trolley wire supports (OLE) •
Tunnels, including adits, portals, inverts and •
drainage within or attached to Tunnel structure,
but excluding Shafts
Undertrack Crossings •
Water retaining structures •
Wheel lathe pits •
* Note – some structures may need to satisfy requirements of more than one Structure
Category; for example an elevated vehicle forecourt or ramp which is primarily a Bridge but is
also part of a Building. In such cases appropriate additional Design requirements from the
other applicable Structure Category shall be identified in the AIP Submission.
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i) Table 11
In order to address potential effects of climate change, for the Design of a new
Bridge the values of the maximum effective Bridge temperature given in Table
11 shall be increased by 10oC to allow for the effects of future climate change.
ii) 5.8.2
Live load surcharge from railway loading shall be as identified in 9.7 in this
standard.
i) 4.1.1.1 (b)
ii) 4.2.2
iii) 4.7
“For unwelded reinforcing bars the limiting stress ranges for fatigue
shall be as follows:
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2
m = 9, K2 = 0.07 x 1027, σ0 = 125 N/mm for bars > 16mm dia;
i) 5.3.2.5
For a Bridge subject to railway loading, the value of γm shall be taken as 2.05,
not 1.85 as stated.
ii) 5.3.3.6
For stud connectors the nominal static ultimate shear strength Pu′ in the
presence of tension Tu may be taken as
Pu′ = Pu – Tu/√3
iii) 6.3.4
For a Bridge subject to railway loading, the value of γm shall be taken as 1.5,
not 1.4 as stated.
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For the purpose of determining the patch loading under a sleeper, for
ballasted track the wheel load may be distributed over three adjacent sleepers
in the proportions identified in BS EN 1991-2: 2003 Clause 6.3.6.1 provided
that the ballast depth is at least 200mm below the underside of the sleepers at
the low rail.
The patch loading at the underside of the sleeper shall be applied as identified
in BS EN 1991-2: 2003 Clause 6.3.6.3 (2).
Below the underside of the sleeper, each patch load shall be taken as
distributed through the ballast at an angle of 1 horizontal to 4 vertical, as
identified in BS EN 1991-2: 2003 Clause 6.3.6.2 (2).
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b) Type RU loading
d) Nosing Loads
The nominal nosing load set out in BS 5400-2: 2006 Clause 8.2.8 may be
distributed over three adjacent sleepers in the proportions:
1 : 1 : 1
4 : 2 : 4
e) Centrifugal Loads
Where a Bridge carries curved track, the centrifugal force shall be taken into
account in the Design, and for determining the proportion of vertical load
carried by each rail. The Design shall take into account:
• the amount of track cant,
• the different speeds of heavy and light trains,
• possible future changes in cant and speed.
• the centrifugal force shall always be combined with the vertical traffic
effect. The centrifugal force shall not be multiplied by the dynamic
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1 or 2 or
Track twist (9.3.2) 1 1 or 2a
3 or moreb
Combined response of the Bridge and
track due to live loads including limits 1 or 2 or
1 1 or 2a
on vertical and longitudinal 3 or moreb
displacement of the deck (9.4)
Transverse deformation of the Bridge 1 or 2 or
1 1 or 2a
(9.5) 3 or moreb
SLS Checks:
Passenger comfort (9.6) 1 1 1
ULS Checks:
1 or 2 or
Uplift at bearings (9.3.3) 1 1 or 2a
3 or moreb
Notes:
a
Whichever produces the more severe effect.
b
Where 3 or more tracks are loaded, the load from trains shall be multiplied by 0.75.
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For the ultimate limit state check against collapse, but accepting local
damage, the requirements of BS 5400-2: 2006 Clause 8.5.1 (b) shall be
replaced by those of BS EN 1991-2: 2003 Clause 6.7.1 Design Situation I,
noting that the formula for the loads produces the design loads (i.e. includes
γfL).
For the ultimate limit state check against overturning or instability, but
accepting local damage, the requirements of BS 5400-2: 2006 Clause 8.5.1
(c) shall be replaced by those of BS EN 1991-2: 2003 Clause 6.7.1 Design
Situation II, noting that:
• the formula for the loads produces the design loads (i.e. includes
γfL),
• a maximum of 20 m of the udl of LM 71 loading is to be applied,
• the 250 kN point loads of LM 71 are not applicable.
The Bridge deck shall be designed to resist a nominal vertical point load from
re-railing jacking equipment equal to α x 250 kN (where α is the applicable
load classification factor in accordance with 9.2.1, which in this case shall not
be less than 1.0), applied on a 150 mm x 150 mm area anywhere on the deck
between the robust kerbs, considering only the ultimate limit state and
applying a γfL of 1.4.
The serviceability limit state requirements of BS 5400-2: 2006 Clause 8.5.1 (a)
(1) and (2) shall not apply, since they are less onerous than the preceding
requirements, and need not be checked.
Walkways and similar secondary structural elements which are outside the
robust kerb need not be designed to carry derailment loading. If, however,
such an element is designed to carry derailment loading, the design of the
Bridge as a whole shall be such that it will not overturn when the derailment
loading for overturning and instability is applied along the outer edge of the
element.
The limitation on maximum wind speed coexistent with live loading for
highway and foot/cycle Bridges (35 m/s) is not applicable to rail Bridges.
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γfL values for dead loads at ULS of 1.1 for steel and 1.2 for concrete shall
be used in place of the values given in BS 5400-2: 2006 Table 1.
Where the actual depth of ballast from the underside of sleepers at the
lowest rail to the top of the bridge deck is less than 300 mm, the depth of
ballast shall be taken as 300 mm for calculating the nominal superimposed
dead load. Where the depth exceeds 300 mm, the actual depth of ballast
shall be used.
For superimposed dead load, γfL shall be taken as 1.75 at ULS and 1.2 at
SLS for track ballast for a depth measured from top of sleeper to 300mm
below the underside of the sleeper; the same values shall be taken for slab
track.
For additional ballast depth or fill γfL shall be taken as 1.20 at ULS and
1.00 at SLS.
For track, γfL shall be taken as 1.20 at ULS and 1.00 at SLS based on the
heaviest likely future track type. This shall generally be assumed to be
UIC 60 rail with full-depth concrete sleepers at 600mm spacing.
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vi) Dynamic effects (BS 5400-2: 2006 Clause 8.2.3.1 and Table 1)
Note that details given in Table 6.2 of BS EN 1991-2 shall not be applied.
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b) Linespeeds above 90 mph (145 km/h) but not greater than 125 mph
(200km/h):
• The Bridge shall have a natural frequency within the limits given in
Figure 6.10 of BS EN 1991-2: 2003, unless otherwise permitted by
Network Rail’s Professional Head of Structures, and no reduction in
Type RU Loading and Type SW/0 Loading shall be permitted.
• For a Bridge satisfying the above frequency limits and full unreduced
loading requirements (and other than those Bridges identified in the
following bullet point), the dynamic factors in BS 5400-2: 2006 shall
be applied and a Bridge-specific dynamic analysis is not required.
• For through or half-through Bridges with lightweight all-metal floors,
and for any Bridge permitted to be designed outside the specified
frequency limits, but excluding the standard Network Rail “Western
Region” box-girder style decks with inverted-T ribs at not more than
650mm centres, a Bridge-specific dynamic analysis shall be
undertaken, and additional requirements identified below shall apply.
The following nominal loading for a KIROW KRC1200UK rail mounted crane
shall be taken into account in the Design:
Loads: 8 number point loads each of 250kN on each of 2 rails
Spacings: 1100 1200 1100 5600 1100 1200 1100 mm
The 16 No point loads (8 axles) shall be applied with a dynamic factor of 1.0
(i.e. there is no increase in the loads for dynamic effects) and the loading is
not to be considered for fatigue checks.
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i) General
The strategy for the Design should be to help minimise the likelihood an
impact occurring, and to mitigate the consequences if an impact does occur.
The hazard zone shall be assumed to extend for a width of 4.5 m from the
running edge of the nearest rail. All supports located between railway tracks
shall be considered to be inside the hazard zone. Where individual columns
are used within the hazard zone, the Design of the Bridge above them shall
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incorporate a degree of continuity and alternative load paths such that the
removal of any one column will not lead to the collapse of the remainder of the
structure under the permanent loads and primary and secondary live loads in
accordance with Combination 1 in Table 1 of BS 5400: Steel, concrete and
composite bridges Part 2: 2006: Specification for Loads. The ultimate limit
state partial factors shall be as specified in Table 1 but limited to 1.0 on live
loads.
To provide robustness against the effect of light impacts, all piers or columns
within the hazard zone shall be designed to withstand without collapse a
single horizontal Design force of 2000 kN acting at a height of 1.2 m above
the adjacent ground level and a single horizontal Design force of 500 kN
acting at a height of 3 m. The two forces may act in any direction but need
not be considered to act simultaneously. These forces are Design ultimate
limit state forces (i.e. include γfL) and shall be combined with the permanent
loads and the applicable primary and secondary live loads as identified in the
paragraph above.
The connections between a column and its base shall be such that the
connection can resist a horizontal Design force of 2000 kN at the ultimate limit
state without being dislocated. Pin jointed connections shall be avoided.
When designing such an end impact wall, suitable allowance may be made for
the restraint provided by the track where this is securely connected to the wall
(e.g. by means of a concrete slab to which the rails are fastened directly).
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For a track serving passenger traffic, the end impact wall shall be designed for
a horizontal ultimate limit state Design force of 5,000 kN at a height of 1.0 m
above the top of the rail, provided that the buffer stop has a minimum braking
capacity of 2500 kNm.
In a shunting and marshalling area, the end impact wall shall be designed for
a horizontal ultimate limit state Design force of 10,000 kN at a height of 1.0 m
above the top of the rail, provided that the buffer stop has a minimum braking
capacity of 2500 kNm.
Where individual columns are used, a solid plinth shall be provided to a height
of 915 mm +0/-25 mm above rail level or 1200 mm minimum above ground
level where lateral clearance permits. The height of the plinth shall be
constant and the ends of the plinth shall be suitably shaped in plan to deflect
derailed vehicles away from the column. A solid platform construction shall be
used to provide similar protection from derailed vehicles for individual columns
within station areas.
v) Structures in embankments
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(a) at least one intermediate rail or wire parallel to the top rail such that the
clear distance between any two rails / wires or between a rail / wire and
the kerb / kicker plate does not exceed 500 mm;
(b) vertical or near-vertical infill bars or wires such that the clear distance
between bars / wires does not exceed 150 mm;
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(2) IF conditions (i) and (v) above are satisfied, but the effects of dead
and/or live loading on the existing substructures or their tendency to
sliding / overturning will be significantly greater than existing,
THEN the following shall apply:
• Appropriate structural and/or geotechnical analysis should be
carried out.
• Account should be taken of any more or less favourable distribution
of loading as a result of the new construction. For example:
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(3) IF conditions (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above are satisfied but the existing
substructures are showing significant signs of distress,
THEN the following shall apply:
• The cause of distress should be determined (e.g. earlier existence
of rail joints, high local forces especially at abutment corners,
malfunctioning or no bearings, failure of waterproofing / drainage,
vegetation, increase in ballast depth, settlement, effects of mining,
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as amended by:
The Railways (Interoperability) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
(Statutory Instrument 2007 No. 3386)
(see http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2007/uksi_20073386_en_1)
The 2006 regulations cover both High Speed and Conventional Rail.
This Appendix outlines the applicability of the High Speed TSI (Issue II –
Commission Decision 20 December 2008 - Reference 2008/217/EC ) and the
main aspects that affect Bridge Design. See 6.9.6 regarding the Conventional
Rail TSI.
The Remit from Network Rail shall normally identify whether TSI applies to the
Design of a Bridge. Where this has not been identified and the Bridge is on a
TSI route, confirmation shall be sought from Network Rail’s Professional Head
of Structures concerning the particular requirements for compliance with the
High Speed TSI and Interoperability Regulations, prior to AIP Submission.
In all cases, liaison with TSI Authorities shall only be carried out by Network
Rail unless specifically delegated to others.
It is essential that the applicability of the TSI is established for the individual
Bridge and works to be undertaken.
The High Speed TSI requirements do not apply to minor works (“substitution
in the framework of maintenance”), which may be considered to include
replacement of components, assemblies or sub-assemblies in accordance
with current technology, and also like for like replacement.
As a guide, the High Speed TSI requirements do not generally apply to the
following types of work:
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The Designer shall check the version of the High Speed TSI current at the
time of the Design and shall identify the version in the AIP Submission.
UK1 gauge has been revised for Issue II of the High Speed TSI. Application
rules are given in Railway Group Standard GE/RT8073 Issue 1: Requirements
for the application of standard vehicle gauges, with guidance in GE/GN8573
Issue 2: Guidance on gauging.
Where the application of the High Speed TSI requires a load classification
factor α (for loading heavier or lighter than normal rail traffic) to be applied, the
value of α to be used shall be the greater of the value required by the TSI and
the value required elsewhere by this standard, and details shall be identified in
the AIP Submission.
The Sections of the High Speed TSI (Issue II) likely to be relevant are as
follows, without limitation:
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The application of γdet shall be identified in the AIP Submission. γdet shall not
be applied to fatigue checks and shall not be applied to deformation checks.
The additional partial factor γdet shall be applied when determining the Design
loads for live loads only, such that using the notation in BS 5400: Steel,
concrete and composite bridges:
Q* = . γdet . γfL . Qk and is subject to application of γf3
where:
Q* is the design load.
γdet is an additional partial factor for structural deterioration, but
applied to live loads only. γdet shall be taken as:
1.1 for the ultimate limit state,
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γfL is the partial factor for loads defined in the BS 5400: Steel,
concrete and composite bridges Part 2: 2006: Specification for
Loads, as modified by this standard.
Bridge girders occupying the area subject to this modification must continue to
meet this requirement.
The following is a list of railway infrastructure and other issues for which
Network Rail is responsible which should be considered as appropriate in the
planning, Design and execution of structures works. The list is not
exhaustive.
• Interoperability
• Permanent way and track
• Drainage
• Signalling
• OHLE and third rail electrical power
• Power supply
• Telecommunications (including radio networks)
• Passenger flow at stations
• Clearance and gauging
• Operational safety
• Fire safety
• Environmental requirements
• Security
• Emergency evacuation
• Anti-terrorist requirements
The following is a list of external authorities, Outside Parties and third parties
which may need to be considered and consulted with in the planning, Design
and execution of structures works. The list is not exhaustive.
* Liaison with these bodies shall be carried out by Network Rail unless
specifically delegated to others.
This Appendix lists the clauses in this standard which require information to
be included in the AIP Submission. These requirements shall be considered
in conjunction with the requirements identified in NR/L2/CIV/003: Technical
approval of design, construction and maintenance of civil engineering
infrastructure.
Clause Title
2 Purpose
6.1 Structural adequacy, general location and dimensions
6.2 Purpose, intended use
6.4 Construction, maintenance and decommission
6.6 Health and safety, and environmental considerations
6.9.1 Railway tracks
6.9.2 Structure gauge and clearances to the railway
6.9.3 Railway equipment
6.9.6 Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSI)
6.12 Interface with services, Statutory Undertakers and public
utilities
6.13.1 Highway Authority acceptance of the Design
6.13.2 Clearances to highways
6.13.3 Highway widths and construction
6.13.4 Highway sight lines
6.13.5 Highway lighting and road traffic sign
6.14.1 Clearances over water
6.14.2 Lighting and signs over waterways
7.2.1 New Bridges and reconstructed superstructures
7.2.2 Strengthening, alterations, repairs and temporary Bridges
7.3 Durability and corrosion protection
7.4 Water management and drainage
7.5 Waterproofing
7.8 Security, fencing and protection from vandalism
7.9 Parapets, safety barriers, walkways, handrailing, etc
7.9.1 Vehicle parapets and safety barriers for Overline Bridges
7.9.4 Replacement of parapets or safety barriers
7.10.1 Particular requirements for footbridges
7.13 Bearings
7.15 Hydraulic Design for Culverts
7.16 Temporary Bridges
Clause Title
8.3.2 Track twist
8.3.3 Uplift at bearings
9.1 General requirements for loading
9.2.1 Railway loads for Underline Bridges
9.2.3 Fatigue loads for Underline Bridges
9.2.8 Accidental (derailment) loads for Underline Bridges
9.2.10 Accidental loads for Underline Bridges over waterways
9.3 Loading for strengthening, alteration or repair of Underline
Bridges
9.4.1 Highway vehicle loads for new and replacement Overline
Bridges
9.4.2 Pedestrian, cycle and equestrian loads
9.4.3 Parapets, safety barriers and handrailing for Overline Bridges
9.5 Loading for strengthening, alteration or repair of Overline
Bridges
9.6.1 Loads to be considered
9.7 Loading for substructures
10.1 General
10.3 Timber Bridges
10.4 Bridges constructed from other materials
10.5 Foundations for new Bridges
10.6 Earth retaining elements
10.10 Strengthening, alterations and repairs
Appendices:
A Application of Structure Category to individual structures
(reference in Footnote)
F Existing substructures affected by new construction
G High Speed TSI Requirements
H Modification to Appendix 1 of GC/RT5212
L Non-mandatory recommendations
2. Economy
3. Clearances
A ballasted deck, and the details at the ends of such a deck, should be
designed to prevent the loss of ballast.
Helical screwed piles should not be used for Underline or Overline Bridge
foundations without the approval of Network Rail’s Professional Head of
Structures prior to AIP Submission. Where such use is permitted, guidance
on requirements is given in Network Rail Structures Engineers’ Technical
Advice Note SE/TAN/0038: Helical screwed pile foundations for equipment
support structures.
Generally the protection should take the form of lightweight handrailing which
complies with the requirements of 7.9 and Appendix E. In addition, the
handrailing should be infilled with 3mm minimum diameter galvanised mesh
with a maximum hole size of 25mm. Solid construction e.g. brickwork,
blockwork or concrete walls, or upstanding extensions of abutment or
transverse infill walls, should not be used.